Paper-Faced Gypsum Drywall Panel 4x8 ft from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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