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.
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 sheathing has additional weather-resistant coatings
Additional coatings may move it out of the paper-faced board category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not treated with water repellents or other coatings that could affect classification
• Provide installation instructions to show it is for sheathing, not direct exposure
• Keep records of the paper lining material for CBSA verification
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.