Standard Gypsum Drywall Sheet
A 4x8 foot gypsum board panel with a core of gypsum plaster sandwiched between paper facings, used for interior wall and ceiling construction. It falls under tariff item 6809.19.00 as a board of compositions based on plaster.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper facings are considered reinforcement
Paper-faced drywall sheets are classified under the subheading for reinforced 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
• Ensure the paper facings are not coated or impregnated with materials that would change classification
• Provide dimensions and composition details for customs declaration
• Verify the product is for construction use to support Chapter 68 classification
Related Products under Tariff item 6809.19.00
5/8-Inch Firecode Gypsum Board
A 5/8-inch fire-rated gypsum board designed for commercial ceilings and walls, meeting strict fire codes. Its unornamented plaster composition and construction use place it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other articles of plaster.
Abuse-Resistant High-Impact Gypsum Panel
A reinforced gypsum panel with high-impact resistance for high-traffic areas like schools and hospitals. The embedded reinforcement fibers and unornamented plaster core classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.
Acoustic Soundproof Gypsum Panel
High-density gypsum panels designed for acoustic soundproofing in recording studios and apartments. The unornamented plaster core and construction application place it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.
Exterior Gypsum Sheathing Panel
Water-resistant gypsum panels used as exterior sheathing under brick veneer. The unornamented plaster composition and building application classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.
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.
Flexible Gypsum Sheathing Board
Thin, flexible gypsum panels for curved wall applications and exterior sheathing under siding. The reduced core density and unornamented plaster composition classify it under tariff item 6809.19.00 as other plaster articles.