Fire-Rated Paper-Lined Plaster Panel 5/8-inch

Type X 5/8-inch gypsum panel with paper facing, rated for 1-hour fire resistance. Falls under HTS 6809.11.00.80 as other non-ornamented paper-faced plaster boards. Used in commercial fire separations.

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 standard non-fire-rated 1/2-inch equivalent

Specific statistical suffix 00.40 for common US fire-rated specs vs 00.80 other.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If builders' joinery panels, pre-cut for specific installations

Pre-fabricated building panels may shift to Chapter 44 if wood-based.

9406.90.01Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If prefabricated wall panels with framing

Chapter note excludes Chapter 94 articles like prefabricated buildings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include UL or Intertek fire test reports; CBP often inspects these

Specify exact core formulation to avoid reclassification as 6809.19

Palletize securely to prevent paper face damage during ocean freight

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