Plain Plasterboard Ceiling Tile
12x12 inch gypsum tiles for suspended ceiling grids, with tapered edges for seamless jointing. The unornamented panels of plaster composition classify them under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles for dropped ceilings.
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 tiles are faced with paper
Paper-faced ceiling tiles are classified under the subheading for faced boards.
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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
• Confirm the tiles are unornamented and not perforated or decorated, which could shift classification
• Provide specifications showing the tiles are for ceiling construction
• Verify the product is not coated with materials outside Chapter 68
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Exterior Gypsum Sheathing Panel
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Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board
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