HS Code for Bitumen products

HS code 6807.90 is utilized for articles made of asphalt or similar materials, such as petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch, that are not presented in rolls. Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6807 specifically identifies articles of asphalt or similar material. While subheading 6807.10 covers these articles in rolls, 6807.90 acts as the residual category for all other forms, such as blocks, slabs, or molded shapes. This classification is based on the fact that the product is a manufactured article where bitumen or asphalt is the essential constituent. These products are typically used in construction for waterproofing, paving, or insulation. The classification process involves verifying that the article is a finished or semi-finished product rather than raw bitumen in bulk, which would fall under Chapter 27.

Products Included

• Asphalt paving tiles
• Bitumen blocks for insulation
• Molded bituminous shapes
• Asphalt paving slabs
• Bitumen-coated pipes (where bitumen is the primary article)

Common Misclassification

These products are often confused with raw petroleum bitumen classified under HS code 2713.20. The difference is that 2713.20 is for the raw material in bulk, while 6807.90 is for specific articles manufactured from that material. Additionally, if the product is in roll form, it must be classified under 6807.10 rather than 6807.90.

FAQ

What is the HS code for bitumen products?

Finished articles of bitumen or asphalt not in rolls are classified under HS code 6807.90.

Are asphalt shingles classified here?

Yes, asphalt shingles not in rolls are typically classified under 6807.90 as articles of asphalt.