2713.20.00.00 - Petroleum bitumen 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 2713.20.00.00, specifically covers petroleum bitumen. Petroleum bitumen is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It is primarily derived from the residue of petroleum refining processes. Its primary uses include paving roads (asphalt), roofing, and as a binder in various construction materials due to its adhesive and waterproofing properties.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, petroleum coke is a solid carbonaceous material produced from cracking or coking residual petroleum fractions. "Other residues" (2713.90.00.00) encompasses a broader range of residual materials from petroleum or bituminous mineral oil distillation that do not fit the specific definitions of petroleum coke or petroleum bitumen. Therefore, classification within 2713.20.00.00 is based on the material being a bituminous substance primarily used for its binding and waterproofing characteristics, derived directly from petroleum refining.
As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 2713.20.00.00 is definitive for products meeting the description of petroleum bitumen, based on its origin as a petroleum residue and its inherent physical and chemical properties as a bituminous substance.