Bitumen 60 70 Hs Code

Bitumen 60 70 harmonized system code

Product Overview Bitumen 60/70, classified under HS Code 271320, is a petroleum-derived hydrocarbon material primarily used in road construction and waterproofing applications. This grade denotes penetration values between 60 and 70 dmm (decimillimeters), reflecting medium hardness and viscosity suitable for diverse climatic conditions. It is produced through atmospheric and vacuum distillation followed by air blowing or oxidation processes to achieve consistent physical properties such as softening point (typically 46-54°C), ductility (>100 cm at 25°C), and penetration index conforming to ASTM D946 or equivalent standards. Bitumen 60/70 falls within the broader category of bituminous binders under HS Code 271320, which includes various penetration grades and modified bitumen types. Its principal commercial applications encompass asphalt pavement surfacing, roofing membranes, and industrial sealing solutions, making it a critical input in infrastructure development, urban planning, and construction sectors. The product’s competitive advantage lies in its standardized quality parameters, thermal stability, and compatibility with aggregate materials, facilitating reliable performance in export markets with stringent quality control requirements. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for bitumen 60/70 is 271320, where Chapter 27 covers “Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils and Products of Their Distillation,” Heading 2713 designates “Petroleum bitumen and other residues of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals,” and Subheading 271320 specifically identifies “Petroleum bitumen.” This classification aligns with international harmonized system protocols due to bitumen’s origin as a residual petroleum product used primarily as a binder. Trade considerations include packaging in steel drums, bulk tankers, or sealed containers to prevent contamination and degradation; preservation is maintained by temperature-controlled storage to prevent hardening or volatilization during transit. Compliance with ASTM, EN 12591, or equivalent international quality standards ensures consistent penetration grade, softening point, and flash point values, critical for customs clearance and trade documentation. Adherence to WTO trade facilitation measures and regional import regulations is essential, with emphasis on precise product descriptions, certificates of analysis, and conformity assessments to support smooth cross-border movement and regulatory compliance.

Bitumen 60 70 Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Separate chemically defined organic compounds, other than pure methane and propane which are to be classified in heading 27.11; (b) Medicaments of heading 30.03 or 30.04; or (c) Mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons of heading 33.01, 33.02 or 38.05. 2.- References in heading 27.10 to “petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals” include not only petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals but also similar oils, as well as those consisting mainly of mixed unsaturated hydrocarbons, obtained by any process, provided that the weight of the non-aromatic constituents exceeds that of the aromatic constituents. However, the references do not include liquid synthetic polyolefins of which less than 60 % by volume distils at 300 C, after conversion to 1,013 millibars when a reduced-pressure distillation method is used (Chapter 39). 3.- For the purposes of heading 27.10, “waste oils” means waste containing mainly petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (as described in Note 2 to this Chapter), whether or not mixed with water. These include : (a) Such oils no longer fit for use as primary products (for example, used lubricating oils, used hydraulic oils and used transformer oils); (b) Sludge oils from the storage tanks of petroleum oils, mainly containing such oils and a high concentration of additives (for example, chemicals) used in the manufacture of the primary products; and (c) Such oils in the form of emulsions in water or mixtures with water, such as those resulting from oil spills, storage tank washings, or from the use of cutting oils for machining operations.