Paper-Faced Gypsum Drywall Panel 4x8 ft from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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