SITCSection 3

Petroleum Bitumen, Other Petroleum Residues & Bituminous Mixtures

Name: Petroleum Bitumen, Other Petroleum Residues & Bituminous Mixtures (SITC 33541) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 33541Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $219.4M; YTD $1.4B

U.S. exports · July 2026: $76.5M

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U.S. imports of petroleum bitumen, other petroleum residues & bituminous mixtures (SITC 33541) totaled $219.4M in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Petroleum bitumen — commonly called asphalt — along with other heavy residues of petroleum or bituminous mineral oil refining, serves as a foundational material in road paving, waterproofing membranes, and industrial coatings. Penetration grade and viscosity grade specifications govern commercial transactions, and buyers must align these grades with local climate and pavement design standards. Bituminous mixtures in this heading may also include cutback asphalts and emulsions, each with distinct handling and storage requirements at the port of entry.

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3.9K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$219.4MYoY · Pro

Exports

$76.5MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$256.8M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 5 of 32 in section 3

Share of section 3 imports1%

Basic heading 33541 · $219.4M of $19.0B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

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Canada and Venezuela together supply 97% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specification grades are most commonly traded under this heading?

Penetration-graded bitumen (e.g., 60/70, 80/100) and performance-graded (PG) asphalt binders are the most widely traded forms. Viscosity-graded products are also common in industrial waterproofing applications. The applicable grade is typically specified in the purchase contract and must match the importing country's pavement or construction standards.

Are there any environmental or hazardous-material documentation requirements for importing petroleum bitumen?

Petroleum bitumen is generally not subject to mandatory admissibility review by a single federal agency, but importers must comply with EPA regulations regarding hazardous materials transport and, where applicable, OSHA safety data sheet (SDS) requirements. Shipments transported as hot liquid bitumen require specialized tanker equipment and may be subject to DOT hazardous materials regulations. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable to confirm current requirements.