6807 - Articles of asphalt or of similar material (for example, petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch):

This HTS category, 6807, encompasses articles manufactured from asphalt or similar binding materials. These materials include petroleum bitumen and coal tar pitch, which are often used for their waterproofing and adhesive properties. Products falling under this heading are typically characterized by their flexibility or rigidity depending on the specific formulation and application. Examples include roofing felts saturated with bitumen, asphaltic membranes, and pre-formed paving blocks or tiles composed of asphaltic mixtures. The key unifying factor is the primary constituent material being asphalt or a closely related bituminous substance.

Unlike its sibling categories within Chapter 68, which cover a broad range of articles made from mineral substances like stone, plaster, cement, or asbestos, HTS 6807 is specifically dedicated to articles where asphalt or similar bituminous materials form the principal component and impart the essential characteristics of the finished product. For instance, while articles of cement (6810) or articles of plaster (6809) might have some similar applications, their fundamental composition and manufacturing processes differ significantly from those classified under 6807.

This category is further divided into subcategories to distinguish between different presentations of these asphaltic articles. The primary subdivision is between "In rolls" (6807.10.00.00), which typically includes materials like roofing felt or waterproofing membranes supplied in a rolled format for ease of application, and "Other" (6807.90.00), which captures all other forms of asphaltic articles not presented in rolls. This distinction is important for accurately identifying the specific product being imported or exported.