Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Panel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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