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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mold resistance is from a separate surface treatment
A separate treatment might make the product more than paper-faced.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that mold resistance is achieved through the plaster core, not additional coatings
• Provide product specifications showing paper-only facing
• Verify the product meets Canadian mold-resistance standards
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 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.