Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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