Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Panel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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