1/2-Inch Regular Gypsum Lath Board

Thin gypsum board sheets used as plaster base in veneer applications, double-faced with paper. Falls under HTS 6809.11.00.10 for its gypsum plaster core and exclusive paper reinforcement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6809.11.00Same rate: 35%

If faced or reinforced with paper and other materials like minimal scrim

This statistical break-out covers paper plus other reinforcements in gypsum boards.

7308.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If combined with metal framing as a set

Assembled wall systems with metal components classify as structures in Chapter 73.

3824.50.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as unprepared plaster mix, not formed boards

Unformed gypsum plaster preparations fall under Chapter 38 chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document as 'lath' vs 'drywall' but confirm paper facing specs for this exact code

Include thickness measurements; deviations may require statistical suffix adjustments

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