Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

HS v2017 Code: 6807

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	07	n/a

Code	6807
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	68

Ancestor Codes: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof

This Code: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

Child Codes: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls; Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics; Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up; Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials; Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders; Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof

About asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

HS code 6807 covers a diverse range of asphalt-based materials and articles. These products play a crucial role in the construction, infrastructure, and energy industries, providing essential materials for road paving, roofing, and various other applications. As a key component of the broader petroleum and coal-based products sector, the 6807 industry is a vital contributor to the global economy, supporting the development of critical infrastructure and enabling the efficient transportation of goods and people.

Production process

The production of goods classified under HS code 6807 typically involves the processing and refinement of petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch. These raw materials are often heated and blended with various additives to create the desired asphalt-based products. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the final application, but may include processes such as emulsification, oxidation, and the incorporation of fillers or reinforcing agents.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 6807 industry are 2713 Petroleum bitumen, petroleum coke and other residues of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals and 2708 Pitch and pitch coke, obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars. Additionally, the industry may utilize various mineral fillers, fibers, and other additives to modify the properties of the final products. Specialized equipment, such as asphalt plants, mixers, and application machinery, are also essential inputs for the production and installation of 6807 goods.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 6807 industry include a wide range of asphalt-based products, such as roofing materials, waterproofing membranes, pavement sealants, and various construction articles. These outputs are often consumed by industries classified under codes such as 6806 Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, 6810 Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced, and 6811 Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fiber-cement or the like.

Family tree for asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6802'>6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6804'>6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6805'>6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6806'>6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6808'>6808: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6812'>6812: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6813'>6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6814'>6814: Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including articles of peat), n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680710'>680710: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680790'>680790: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls</a>"]


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