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

HS v2022 Code: 6807

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	07	n/a

Code	6807
Version	HS v2022
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) other than in rolls; Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) 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. The global demand for these materials is driven by ongoing urbanization, infrastructure development, and the need for durable, weather-resistant solutions in the built environment.

Production process

The production of asphalt and similar materials typically involves the refining and processing of crude oil or coal tar. This process often includes distillation, blending, and the addition of various additives to achieve the desired properties. The resulting materials are then shaped, molded, or extruded into the final articles, such as roofing tiles, waterproofing membranes, and paving materials.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 6807 products include crude oil, coal tar, and various additives such as fillers, modifiers, and stabilizers. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as asphalt plants, extruders, and molding machines, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in material science, engineering, and production techniques.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 6807 include a wide range of asphalt-based products, such as roofing tiles, waterproofing membranes, paving materials, and other construction-related articles. These outputs are often consumed by industries like 4501 Construction, 2701 Energy, and 4901 Transportation, which rely on durable, weather-resistant materials for their infrastructure and building projects.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6802'>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/v2022/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6804'>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/v2022/6805'>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/v2022/6806'>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/v2022/6808'>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/v2022/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6812'>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/v2022/6813'>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/v2022/6814'>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/v2022/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680710'>680710: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680790'>680790: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls</a>"]


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