Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only
Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster. > Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not ornamented: > Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 6809.11.00
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.