Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board
Type X gypsum panels with additives for enhanced fire resistance, meeting 1-hour fire rating standards for walls and ceilings. The unornamented plaster board composition places it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the board is faced with paper
Paper-faced Type X boards are classified under the subheading for faced gypsum boards.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep fire-rating test reports available to demonstrate the product's compliance with Canadian standards
• Verify the additives do not change the product's classification as a plaster-based article
• Confirm the board is unornamented and not coated with fire-resistant facings
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