Flexible Paper-Backed Plasterboard Panel
A thin, bendable 1/4-inch plasterboard with paper backing for curved walls and creative architectural designs. It is not ornamented and reinforced only with paper, placing it under tariff item 6809.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the plasterboard has a mesh or fabric reinforcement to achieve flexibility
This alternative covers boards with reinforcements other than paper only.
If the panel is pre-formed into curved shapes rather than flat sheets
This covers shaped articles of plaster, not flat boards.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the flexibility comes from the plaster composition, not from added materials like fiberglass
• If the product is scored or perforated for bending, ensure it is still considered a board, not a different article
Related Products 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 Paper-Lined Plaster Panel 5/8-inch
A 5/8-inch Type X gypsum panel with paper facing, rated for 1-hour fire resistance in commercial fire separations. It is a non-ornamented board of plaster reinforced only with paper, classified under 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.