60/70 penetration
Penetration test
Hot climates and heavy traffic
Energy & Fuels
HS 2713
- Penetration, VG and PG grades
- Bulk, drums or bitubags
- Test report per batch
Energy & Fuels · Petroleum products
Bitumen: paving grades and packaging
Paving and industrial bitumen in bulk, drums or bags. Bitumen is a refinery product used mainly in road construction. It is graded by penetration, viscosity or performance.
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Product overview
Bitumen is a refinery product used mainly in road construction. It is graded by penetration, viscosity or performance.
Packaging choice, from bulk heated tankers to steel drums, often decides which suppliers can serve a project.
- HS heading
- 2713
- Category
- Energy & Fuels
- Product group
- Petroleum products
- Commonly sourced from
- United Arab Emirates, Singapore, South Korea, Bahrain
- Trade types
- Import, Export
- Typical shipping
- Bulk carrier, Product tanker
Grades and standards
The grades most often specified in international trade. Name the standard as well as the grade.
80/100 penetration
Softer
Cooler climates
VG-30 / VG-40
Viscosity graded
Indian specification roads
PG grades
Performance graded
US and international projects
Specifications
What buyers usually specify, with common examples. Confirmed values come from the supplier for each requirement.
| Grade | For example 60/70 penetration, VG-30, or PG grades |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Bulk, steel drums, jumbo bags or bitubags |
| Documents | Certificate of analysis, test report |
| Delivery | Container or bulk depending on packaging |
| HS heading | 2713 (confirm the full tariff code for your exact product and destination) |
Commonly sourced from
Market information, not confirmed availability.
United Arab EmiratesCountry guide
SingaporeCountry guide
South KoreaCountry guide
- BahrainSourcing origin
No verified supplier listings are published for this product yet. Request it and TP4 works on the requirement directly.
Where it is used
- Road constructionAsphalt surfacing and base layers.
- WaterproofingMembranes and coatings.
- RoofingRoofing felts and shingles.
Quality checks
- 1Penetration or viscosity
- 2Softening point
- 3Ductility
- 4Flash point
- 5Solubility
Documents
- Test report / COA
- Certificate of origin
- Commercial invoice & packing list
- Inspection certificate (if agreed)
Packaging and shipping
- Steel drums
- Jumbo bitubags
- Bulk heated tankers
Shipping modes for energy & fuels
Bulk carrierProduct tankerContainersRoad tanker
Delivery terms decide who books the freight. Buying FOB or FCA? TP4 can coordinate the freight on your side. Buying CFR or CIF? The supplier books it and TP4 keeps the documents aligned.
Plan logisticsWhat moves the price
TP4 does not publish prices: they change with the market and depend on your exact requirement. These are the factors behind every quote.
- 01Crude and refinery margins
- 02Grade
- 03Packaging type
- 04Freight
- 05Season (paving demand)
Before you request bitumen
Have these ready and the first conversation becomes a quote, not a list of questions.
- Grade and test standard
- Packaging
- Quantity
- Destination
- Delivery timing for paving season
Bitumen: frequently asked questions
Drums or bitubags?
Bitubags are lighter and cheaper per tonne; drums are robust for long inland transport.
What grade suits hot climates?
60/70 penetration or VG-30/VG-40 are common choices; follow the road specification.
Is bitumen hazardous to ship?
Packed bitumen is generally not dangerous goods at ambient temperature; heated bulk follows special handling.
Which test report is needed?
A report against the specified grade standard for each batch.
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