Sourcing Mastic Asphalt from China
Mastic asphalt mixtures from China carry 0% UK duty under heading 2715, with no trade remedy recorded in the supplied extract. The tariff attaches waste controls, so confirm the material's waste status and applicable procedure before shipment. Cambridge China Bridge sources mastic asphalt.
Mastic asphalt duty and waste controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 29 September 2026, heading 2715 covers bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, natural bitumen, petroleum bitumen, mineral tar or mineral tar pitch. Mastic asphalt mixtures fall within this product family. The supplied extract contains a single commodity line; the table describes different uses and formulations sharing that code.
The recorded duty for goods from China is 0%, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension listed. The tariff attaches import and export waste controls. For waste from China subject to notification controls, shipment must wait for consent from the destination, dispatch and transit authorities. Ask your customs broker and relevant waste authority to confirm the consignment's status and procedure before booking transport.
Confirm the commodity code using the full formulation and supplied form. For the wider heading, see bituminous roofing mastics. The import duty and VAT guide explains the tax calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mastic asphalt mixture for roofing | 2715 00 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specify the binder, aggregate and reheating method
Specify roofing, flooring or paving use, binder source, polymer modification, mineral filler, aggregate grading and binder content. Agree the delivery form, block dimensions, batch identification and storage instructions. Obtain the recommended heating and mixing procedure, including temperature control and permitted reheating. Have your installer trial the material with the intended equipment and substrate before approving production.
Agree test methods and acceptance criteria for workability, indentation resistance, water resistance and behaviour under the intended load. Ask for a safety data sheet matching the formulation. For sale in Great Britain, arrange classification and labelling by someone with scientific competence, and check the formulation's UK REACH position with your chemical adviser.
Have your adviser check the construction-product assessment route for the exact formulation and intended use. CE marking remains available for construction products placed on the market in Great Britain. Arrange testing and certification support around the agreed application and supporting documents.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order, not a quotation: 20 tonnes of mastic asphalt mixture in solid blocks under 2715 00 00 00, invoiced at £24,000 free on board, with £1,800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £25,800. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £25,800, so it is £5,160. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Composition: compare binder, filler, aggregate grading and declared modification with the approved formulation and batch test results.
Delivery: inspect blocks and wrapping for contamination, moisture, damaged packing and batch identification; reconcile the received weight with the packing list.
Reheating: trial a retained sample using the agreed heating and mixing method; check workability, uniformity and visible separation.
Application: make a trial panel on the intended substrate and check finish, indentation and water resistance against the agreed criteria. Record results using the quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
Changed binder content, aggregate grading or polymer formulation can alter workability and resistance to indentation. A roofing formulation may perform poorly under flooring or paving loads. Compare production samples with the approved formulation and application trial rather than accepting a generic mastic asphalt description.
Wet or contaminated blocks can disrupt reheating and produce an uneven finish. Uncontrolled heating can change the material's behaviour. Agree the heating procedure with the installer and investigate any batch that differs from the retained sample. Reclaimed material also needs its waste status and shipping procedure confirmed before dispatch.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on mastic asphalt from China?
The supplied extract records 0% duty under 2715 00 00 00, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension listed.
Does the tariff waste control apply to new mastic asphalt?
The tariff attaches a waste control. Ask your broker to confirm the actual material's status and procedure. Waste subject to notification controls needs the relevant authorities' consent before shipment.
Can I use roofing mastic asphalt for a floor?
Ask the supplier to demonstrate suitability for the intended loading, indentation resistance and finish. Have your installer trial the formulation before accepting it for flooring.
What should I check before reheating imported mastic asphalt?
Check batch identity, moisture, contamination and the supplier's heating and mixing instructions. Trial a retained sample with your installer and compare workability and separation with the approved sample.