Paper-Reinforced Plasterboard Sheet 12mm
A 12mm thick plasterboard sheet with ivory paper liner and gray backing paper, designed for drywall installations. 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sheet has a fiberglass or other non-paper reinforcement layer
This alternative covers plaster sheets with reinforcements other than paper.
If the sheet is pre-cut with a pattern or has a textured surface
This covers plaster articles with ornamental features.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• The color of the paper facing does not affect classification
• Confirm the product is a flat sheet, not a shaped or profiled panel, to stay within this tariff item
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Abuse-Resistant Paperfaced Drywall
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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
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Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Panel
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