Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board from Japan
Paper-faced gypsum boards with special core additives for 1-hour fire resistance, used in multi-family housing. Falls under 6809.11.00 as fire rating is in the plaster composition, reinforced only by paper.
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
• Include UL or Intertek fire test reports in documentation
• Declare exact thickness (e.g
• 5/8-inch) as it affects building code compliance