Paper-Faced Gypsum Drywall Panel 4x8 ft

Standard 1/2-inch thick gypsum board with paper facing on both sides, used for interior wall and ceiling construction. It falls under HTS 6809.11.00.80 as a board of plaster composition reinforced with paper only, not ornamented. Ideal for residential and commercial partitioning.

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.

6809.19.00.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If faced with materials other than paper, like fiberglass

Heading 6809.11 specifies paper or paperboard only; other facings shift to 6809.19.

6811.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If containing asbestos fibers

Chapter note excludes asbestos-containing articles, classified under Chapter 68 heading 6811.

4411.92Lower: 16% vs 35%

If primarily fiberboard rather than plaster-based

Medium density fiberboard (MDF) falls under Chapter 44 if not predominantly plaster composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify paper facing meets ASTM C1396 standards and provide mill test reports for composition

Ensure accurate sqm declarations; common pitfall is misclassifying thickness variations

Obtain CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde emission certification to avoid CBP holds

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