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.

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.

4016.99.60Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If incorporating rubber sound-dampening layers

Articles with rubber components classify primarily under Chapter 40.

6809Same rate: 35%

If with acoustic fabric or perforated ornamentation

Perforated or fabric-faced for sound absorption becomes ornamented.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide acoustic test data but stress paper facing to maintain this low-duty code

Invoice must list density if >50 pcf to distinguish from standard but stays here

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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.

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.