Articles of asphalt or of similar material — HTS 6807
Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)
Chapter 68 › Heading 6807
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6807 is a broad product category for articles made from asphalt or similar bituminous materials, such as petroleum bitumen or coal-tar pitch. It commonly covers products in which the asphalt-like material is the main material, including manufactured forms used for building, surfacing, sealing, or related purposes. The heading is not limited to the material’s name: the product’s form, construction, and intended use can also affect classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, first confirm that the merchandise belongs in heading 6807, then follow the subheading structure and legal notes. The more specific provisions generally distinguish the product by its material or composition, physical type, and sometimes its use or other defining features. Review the full tariff description, not just a search result, and verify the classification against the product’s technical specifications and the current USITC HTS.
What to check
- Identify the product’s principal material, including whether it is asphalt, petroleum bitumen, coal-tar pitch, or a similar substance.
- Describe the article’s physical form and construction, such as a sheet, roll, panel, block, coating, or other finished article.
- Check whether reinforcement, backing, mixtures, additives, or multiple layers change the product’s classification.
- Compare the complete 8-digit descriptions and applicable section, chapter, and heading notes before selecting a code.
- Keep product data sheets, composition information, manufacturing details, and intended-use records; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 6807 summary
Articles of asphalt or of similar material is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6807.10.00.00 👉 | In rolls | Free | — | 30% |
| 6807.90.00 👉 | Other | 2.7% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6807?
Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch). To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.