Chapter 6809 — Customs Tariff Headings

1/2-Inch Regular Gypsum Lath Board

Thin gypsum board sheets used as plaster base in veneer applications, double-faced with paper. They fall under tariff item 6809.11.00 for their gypsum plaster core and exclusive paper reinforcement.

Abuse-Resistant Gypsum Sheathing Board

Exterior-grade gypsum panel with paper facing and hardened core for sheathing applications, 5/8-inch thick. The enhanced durability comes from the plaster formulation, and the facing is paper-only, so it qualifies for tariff item 6809.11.00.

Abuse-Resistant Paperfaced Drywall

High-impact gypsum panels with a denser core and paper facing, designed for high-traffic areas such as schools. The paper facing is the only reinforcement, and the enhanced durability comes from the plaster composition, making it suitable for tariff item 6809.11.00.

Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board

Paper-faced gypsum boards with special core additives for 1-hour fire resistance, used in multi-family housing. The fire rating is achieved through the plaster composition, and the only reinforcement is paper, so it falls under tariff item 6809.11.00.

Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Panel

Type X gypsum wallboard with paper facing and special core additives for 1-hour fire resistance, used in commercial buildings. The facing is paper-only, and the fire rating derives from the plaster composition, fitting tariff item 6809.11.00.

High-Strength Paperfaced Plaster Panels

Reinforced gypsum core with standard paper facing for structural applications. The strength is derived from the plaster density, not from non-paper materials, making it classifiable under tariff item 6809.11.00.

Moisture-Resistant Greenboard Drywall

Gypsum panels with green paper facing designed for high-humidity areas like bathrooms. The moisture resistance comes from the paper treatment, with no other reinforcements, so it qualifies for tariff item 6809.11.00.

Moisture-Resistant Greenboard Panel

Gypsum board with green paper facing designed for high-moisture areas like bathrooms, available in standard 1/2-inch thickness. The moisture resistance comes from treated paper, and there are no other reinforcements, so it qualifies for tariff item 6809.11.00.

Mold-Resistant Paper-Faced Gypsum Board

Gypsum panels treated for mold resistance with paper facing on both sides, for humid interiors. They fit tariff item 6809.11.00 precisely as gypsum plaster board faced solely with paper.

Mold-Resistant Purpleboard Drywall

Purple paper-faced gypsum designed for mold-prone environments, with antimicrobial treatment in the core and paper. The paper is the only reinforcement, and the antimicrobial properties are part of the plaster composition, fitting tariff item 6809.11.00.

Paper-Faced Plasterboard Panels

Flat panels made from gypsum plaster core encased in heavy-duty paper liner, ideal for partitioning in commercial buildings. They are classified under tariff item 6809.11.00 due to exclusive paper reinforcement and lack of ornamental features.

Plain Paper Lined Gypsum Sheathing

Exterior-grade gypsum sheathing boards with paper liner for wall bracing before siding. These are paper-reinforced plaster sheets, not for direct exposure, and fall under tariff item 6809.11.00.

Sag-Resistant Ceiling Drywall

Paperfaced gypsum tiles for suspended ceilings, formulated to resist sagging in humid conditions. They are non-ornamented plaster panels reinforced only with paper, qualifying for tariff item 6809.11.00.

Soundproof Paperfaced Gypsum Panels

Gypsum boards with enhanced paper facing and core for noise reduction in apartments. They are plain, non-ornamented sheets reinforced only with paperboard, fitting tariff item 6809.11.00.

Standard Gypsum Drywall Sheets

Gypsum board panels faced on both sides with paper, used for interior walls and ceilings in residential construction. They fall under tariff item 6809.11.00 as boards of plaster compositions reinforced solely with paper.

5/8-Inch Firecode Gypsum Board

A 5/8-inch fire-rated gypsum board designed for commercial ceilings and walls, meeting strict fire codes. Its unornamented plaster composition and construction use place it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other articles of plaster.

Abuse-Resistant High-Impact Gypsum Panel

A reinforced gypsum panel with high-impact resistance for high-traffic areas like schools and hospitals. The embedded reinforcement fibers and unornamented plaster core classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Acoustic Soundproof Gypsum Panel

High-density gypsum panels designed for acoustic soundproofing in recording studios and apartments. The unornamented plaster core and construction application place it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Exterior Gypsum Sheathing Panel

Water-resistant gypsum panels used as exterior sheathing under brick veneer. The unornamented plaster composition and building application classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board

Type X gypsum panels with additives for enhanced fire resistance, meeting 1-hour fire rating standards for walls and ceilings. The unornamented plaster board composition places it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Flexible Gypsum Sheathing Board

Thin, flexible gypsum panels for curved wall applications and exterior sheathing under siding. The reduced core density and unornamented plaster composition classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

High-Strength Gypsum Board

Gypsum board engineered for superior nail pull resistance in demanding applications. The unornamented plaster composition and construction use place it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Lightweight Gypsum Panel

Reduced-weight gypsum board using foam or lightweight additives for easier handling. The plaster-based unornamented sheets classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Moisture-Resistant Greenboard Panel

Gypsum board with a green paper facing treated for mold and moisture resistance, used in bathrooms and kitchens. Despite the paper facing, it is classified under tariff item 6809.19.00 as an unornamented sheet of plaster composition, as the facing is not a coating per Chapter 48 exclusions.

Mold-Resistant Gypsum Wallboard

Purple-faced gypsum board with antimicrobial treatment for high-humidity areas like basements. The unornamented plaster panels with facing color and treatment classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles, not coated per Chapter 48 exclusions.

Plain Plasterboard Ceiling Tile

12x12 inch gypsum tiles for suspended ceiling grids, with tapered edges for seamless jointing. The unornamented panels of plaster composition classify them under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles for dropped ceilings.

Sag-Resistant Gypsum Ceiling Board

Moisture and sag-resistant panels specifically for ceiling applications in humid environments. The plain surface and plaster-based composition classify them under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Standard 1/2-Inch Drywall Panel

Classic 1/2-inch thick gypsum wallboard for standard residential interior partitioning. The unornamented sheet of plaster composition with paper facings on both sides classifies it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

Standard Gypsum Drywall Sheet

A 4x8 foot gypsum board panel with a core of gypsum plaster sandwiched between paper facings, used for interior wall and ceiling construction. It falls under tariff item 6809.19.00 as a board of compositions based on plaster.

Utility Gypsum Panel

Economical gypsum board for temporary partitions and utility spaces. The plain, unornamented plaster sheet classifies it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.

6809.90.10

Medical Casting Plaster Splint

Pre-formed plaster of Paris splints for orthopedic immobilization of fractures. These gypsum-based splints are fast-setting and used in medical settings for casting broken limbs. They are classified under tariff item 6809.10.10 as models and casts used in the manufacture of dental prostheses, but this item specifically covers dental models; orthopedic splints may not fit this exact scope.

6809.90.10

Plaster Casting Mold

Reusable plaster molds for casting metals, resins, or concrete in manufacturing. Made from high-strength gypsum investment plaster, these molds are used in industrial processes. They are classified under tariff item 6809.10.10 as models and casts, but this item is specific to dental prostheses; industrial molds may not qualify.

6809.90.10

Plaster Dental Model

Precision-cast plaster models of teeth and jaws used by dentists for planning and manufacturing dental prostheses. Made from high-strength gypsum plaster compositions, these models replicate patient anatomy for accurate fitting of crowns, bridges, and dentures. They are classified under tariff item 6809.10.10 as models and casts specifically for dental prosthetic manufacture.

Architectural Plaster Relief Panel

Architectural plaster relief panels are hand-crafted decorative panels made from fine gypsum plaster, featuring bas-relief designs for wall applications in historic buildings. They are not ornamented boards or sheets but rather finished articles of plaster, falling under tariff item 6809.90.90 as other articles of plaster.

Decorative Plaster Ceiling Rose

Decorative plaster ceiling roses are intricately detailed ornamental articles cast from gypsum plaster, used for chandelier mounting in high-end interior renovations. They are finished decorative articles of plaster, not boards or sheets, and fall under tariff item 6809.90.90 as other articles of plaster.

Gypsum Handicraft Plaque

Gypsum handicraft plaques are decorative wall plaques made from molded gypsum plaster, featuring religious or folk art motifs with hand-painted finishes for retail sale. They are finished ornamental articles of plaster, not boards or sheets, and classify under tariff item 6809.90.90 as other articles of plaster.

Gypsum Wall Medallion

Gypsum wall medallions are ornamental circular articles made from gypsum plaster, featuring floral or classical designs for ceiling or wall decoration. They are finished decorative articles of plaster, not boards or sheets, and fall under tariff item 6809.90.90 as other articles of plaster.

Plaster Cornice Molding

Plaster cornice moldings are decorative architectural trim made from gypsum plaster, shaped and dried into intricate profiles for walls and ceilings. They are finished articles of plaster, not boards or sheets, and classify under tariff item 6809.90.90 as other articles of plaster.

Plaster Picture Frame Molding

Plaster picture frame moldings are ornate gypsum castings with classical profiles, specifically designed for framing large artwork and mirrors. They are finished decorative articles of plaster, not boards or sheets, and fall under tariff item 6809.90.90 as other articles of plaster.

Plaster Wall Sconce Backer

Plaster wall sconce backers are gypsum plaster mounting blocks used to provide solid backing for wall sconces and light fixtures. They are finished articles of plaster, not boards or sheets, and classify under tariff item 6809.90.90 as other articles of plaster.