Moisture-Resistant Greenboard Panel
Gypsum board with green paper facing designed for high-moisture areas like bathrooms, available in standard 1/2-inch thickness. Classified under HTS 6809.11.00.10 because the moisture resistance comes from treated paper facing only, with no other reinforcements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ornamented with patterns or decorative finishes
Any ornamental surface treatment moves it to the faced but ornamented subheading 6809.12.
If fiber-reinforced throughout the core, not just faced
Fiber-cement or heavily reinforced plaster boards classify under 6811 for other plaster compositions.
If misrepresented as fiberboard instead of plaster core
Medium density fiberboard (MDF) of wood falls in Chapter 44, distinct from gypsum plaster articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'gypsum board, paper-faced' and include lab tests confirming no synthetic reinforcements
• Check for proper ASTM C1396 compliance certification to support classification
• Avoid declaring as 'waterproof' which could trigger scrutiny for alternative coatings
Related Products under HTS 6809.11.00.10
Mold-Resistant Paper-Faced Gypsum Board
Gypsum panels treated for mold resistance with paper facing on both sides, for humid interiors. Fits HTS 6809.11.00.10 precisely as gypsum plaster board faced solely with paper.
Standard Gypsum Drywall Sheet
A 4x8 foot gypsum board panel faced on both sides with paper, used for interior walls and ceilings in residential construction. It falls under HTS 6809.11.00.10 as a board of gypsum plaster reinforced and faced only with paper or paperboard, meeting the criteria for unornamented plaster-based sheets.
Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Panel
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.
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.
Abuse-Resistant Gypsum Sheathing Board
Exterior-grade gypsum panel with paper facing and hardened core for sheathing applications, 5/8-inch thick. Classified in HTS 6809.11.00.10 due to paper-only facing despite enhanced durability from plaster formulation.
Soundproofing Gypsum Panel
High-density gypsum board with paper facing for noise reduction in partitions, standard dimensions. HTS 6809.11.00.10 applies as it's unornamented, paper-faced gypsum plaster board.