Fire-Rated Paper-Lined Plaster Panel 5/8-inch from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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