Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)

HS v2022 Code: 2715

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
27	15	n/a

Code	2715
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	27

Ancestor Codes: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes

This Code: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)

Child Codes: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons; Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not; Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals; Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks; Electrical energy

About bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)

HS code 2715 covers a diverse range of bituminous mixtures that are essential for various construction and infrastructure projects. These materials, which are based on natural asphalt, natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen, mineral tar, or mineral tar pitch, play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. The products classified under this code are widely used across the construction industry, making it a vital component of the broader economy.

Production process

The production of bituminous mixtures under HS code 2715 typically involves a combination of blending and processing techniques. The raw materials, such as natural asphalt, bitumen, or mineral tar, are carefully selected and combined in specific proportions to achieve the desired properties and performance characteristics. This process may involve heating, mixing, and other processing steps to ensure the final product meets the necessary standards and specifications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of bituminous mixtures under HS code 2715 include natural asphalt, natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen, mineral tar, and mineral tar pitch. Additionally, various additives and modifiers may be used to enhance the properties of the final product, such as fillers, fibers, or polymers. The production process also requires specialized equipment, such as mixing tanks, heating systems, and application machinery.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 2715 are a diverse range of bituminous mixtures, including bituminous mastics and cut-backs. These materials are widely used in the construction and maintenance of roads, highways, and other infrastructure projects. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by other industries, such as 2517 Construction aggregates, 2523 Cement, and 6806 Mineral wools and similar mineral insulations, which rely on these bituminous products for their own applications.

Family tree for bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/27'>27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2715'>2715: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2701'>2701: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2702'>2702: Lignite; whether or not agglomerated, excluding jet</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2703'>2703: Peat; (including peat litter), whether or not agglomerated</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2704'>2704: Coke and semi-coke; of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated; retort carbon</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2705'>2705: Coal gas, water gas, producer gas and similar gases, other than petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2706'>2706: Tar distilled from coal, from lignite, peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled; including reconstituted tars</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2707'>2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2708'>2708: Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2709'>2709: Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals; crude</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2710'>2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2711'>2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2712'>2712: Petroleum jelly; paraffin wax, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, slack wax, ozokerite, lignite wax, peat wax, other mineral waxes, similar products obtained by synthesis, other processes; coloured or not</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2713'>2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2714'>2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2716'>2716: Electrical energy</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/271500'>271500: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs)</a>"]


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