Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Panel from China
Type X gypsum wallboard with paper facing and special core additives for 1-hour fire resistance, used in commercial buildings. It qualifies for HTS 6809.11.00.10 as the facing is paper-only and fire rating derives from plaster composition, not additional reinforcements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit fire test reports (e.g
• UL listings) but emphasize paper-only facing to stay in this code
• Ensure invoices specify 'gypsum plaster board, Type X' without mentioning non-paper elements