Product classification
HS code for Roofing felt: 6807.10
Asphalt or similar material, articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls.
Classification of roofing felt under HS 6807.10
Roofing felt is classified under HS code 6807.10 because it consists of a substrate, such as paper, paperboard, or textile fibers, that has been heavily impregnated or coated with asphalt, bitumen, or similar petroleum-based materials. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), products where the bitumen provides the essential character of the article for waterproofing purposes are placed in Chapter 68. Specifically, heading 6807 covers articles of asphalt or of similar material, and subheading 6807.10 is reserved for these products when they are presented in rolls. This classification applies regardless of whether the substrate is fully saturated or merely coated, provided the resulting product is intended for construction use, primarily for roofing or damp-proofing. The material is designed to be unrolled and fixed to a roof deck to provide a secondary water barrier. The manufacturing process involves passing the base material through a vat of hot bitumen, ensuring the fibers are encased in a water-resistant layer, which is the defining characteristic for this specific tariff heading.
- Covers
- Bituminous roofing felt
- Asphalt-saturated organic felt
- Mineral-surfaced bitumen roofing rolls
- Tar paper used for construction waterproofing
- Glass fiber mats impregnated with asphalt
- Also under 6807.10
- IKO Modified Bitumen Roofing
- GAF Self-Adhering Roofing
- CertainTeed Flintlastic SA
- Soprema Sopralene
- Polyglass Polyflex
Codes often confused with 6807.10
Common mistake. Roofing felt is frequently confused with HS code 4811.10, which covers paper and paperboard coated with gum or adhesives. However, if the bitumen or asphalt coating is the primary component by weight or function, Chapter 68 takes precedence. Another common error is using 3921.90 for plastic-based roofing membranes; 6807.10 is strictly for asphaltic or bituminous compositions. Additionally, asphalt shingles are classified under 6807.90 because they are not presented in rolls.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680710 (the code used for roofing felt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680710 (the code used for roofing felt) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 680710, not only roofing felt.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $286M 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $159M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Canada $129M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $279M 17% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $119M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $108M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 roofing felt
Brazil classifies roofing felt under NCM 6807.10.00: HS 6807.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about roofing felt
What is the HS code for Roofing felt?
The HS code for Roofing felt is 680710 (Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls). The HS code for roofing felt presented in rolls is 6807.10.
How do I classify Roofing felt for customs?
Roofing felt is classified under HS code 680710 — Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include self-adhesive bituminous membranes?
Yes, provided the primary waterproofing component is asphalt or bitumen and the product is supplied in rolls, it remains under 6807.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of roofing felt (HS 680710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680710 (the code used for roofing felt) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($286M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($159M) and Canada ($129M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 roofing felt (HS 680710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680710 (the code used for roofing felt) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($279M, 17% of world imports), the Netherlands ($119M) and the United Kingdom ($108M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 Roofing felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680710 for Roofing felt 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 roofing felt in Brazil?
In Brazil, roofing felt (HS 680710) is classified under NCM 6807.10.00.