Product classification
HS code for Bitumen products: 6807.90
Asphalt or similar material, articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls.
Classification of bitumen products under HS 6807.90
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.
- Covers
- Asphalt paving tiles
- Bitumen blocks for insulation
- Molded bituminous shapes
- Asphalt paving slabs
- Bitumen-coated pipes (where bitumen is the primary article)
- Also under 6807.90
- SikaBitumen coatings
- Henry HE208 Wet Patch
- Black Jack SpeedFill
- Sakrete Asphalt Repair
- BASF MasterSeal Bitumen
Codes often confused with 6807.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680790 (the code used for bitumen products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680790 (the code used for bitumen products) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 33% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 680790, not only bitumen products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $316M 35% of world exports
- 2 Canada $266M 30% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$38M 4.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $891M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $308M 33% of world imports
- 2 United States $261M 28% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $43M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $928M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for bitumen products
Brazil classifies bitumen products under NCM 6807.90.00: HS 6807.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bitumen products
What is the HS code for Bitumen products?
The HS code for Bitumen products is 680790 (Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls). Finished articles of bitumen or asphalt not in rolls are classified under HS code 6807.90.
How do I classify Bitumen products for customs?
Bitumen products is classified under HS code 680790 — Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are asphalt shingles classified here?
Yes, asphalt shingles not in rolls are typically classified under 6807.90 as articles of asphalt.
Which countries are the top exporters of bitumen products (HS 680790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680790 (the code used for bitumen products) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($316M, 35% of world exports), Canada ($266M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $38M). World exports came to about $891M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of bitumen products (HS 680790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680790 (the code used for bitumen products) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($308M, 33% of world imports), the United States ($261M) and the Philippines ($43M). World imports came to about $928M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Bitumen products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680790 for Bitumen products is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bitumen products in Brazil?
In Brazil, bitumen products (HS 680790) is classified under NCM 6807.90.00.