Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only
Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster: > Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not ornamented: > Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 6809.11.00
Moisture-Resistant Greenboard Drywall
Gypsum panels with green paper facing designed for high-humidity areas like bathrooms. It qualifies for HTS 6809.11.00 as the moisture resistance comes from the paper treatment, with no other reinforcements.
Mold-Resistant Purpleboard Drywall
Purple paper-faced gypsum designed for mold-prone environments, with antimicrobial treatment in the core and paper. Fits 6809.11.00 as paper is the only reinforcement.
High-Strength Paperfaced Plaster Panels
Reinforced gypsum core with standard paper facing for structural applications. Classified 6809.11.00 as strength derives from plaster density, not non-paper materials.
Standard Gypsum Drywall Sheets
These are gypsum board panels faced on both sides with paper, used for interior walls and ceilings in residential construction. They fall under HTS 6809.11.00 as boards of plaster compositions reinforced solely with paper or paperboard, without additional ornamentation or other reinforcements.
Paper-Faced Plasterboard Panels
Flat panels made from gypsum plaster core encased in heavy-duty paper liner, ideal for partitioning in commercial buildings. Classified under 6809.11.00 due to exclusive paper reinforcement and lack of ornamental features.
Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board
Paper-faced gypsum boards with special core additives for 1-hour fire resistance, used in multi-family housing. Falls under 6809.11.00 as fire rating is in the plaster composition, reinforced only by paper.
Abuse-Resistant Paperfaced Drywall
High-impact gypsum panels with denser core and paper facing for high-traffic areas like schools. Classified in 6809.11.00 solely due to paper reinforcement on plaster-based sheets.
Soundproof Paperfaced Gypsum Panels
Gypsum boards with enhanced paper facing and core for noise reduction in apartments. HTS 6809.11.00 applies as they are plain, non-ornamented sheets reinforced only with paperboard.
Sag-Resistant Ceiling Drywall
Paperfaced gypsum tiles for suspended ceilings, formulated to resist sagging in humid conditions. Under HTS 6809.11.00 for paper-reinforced, non-ornamented plaster panels.
Plain Paper Lined Gypsum Sheathing
Exterior-grade gypsum sheathing boards with paper liner for wall bracing before siding. HTS 6809.11.00 covers these as paper-reinforced plaster sheets, not for direct exposure.