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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 6809.19.00.00
Moisture-Resistant Greenboard Panel
Gypsum board with a green paper facing treated for mold and moisture resistance, commonly used in bathrooms and kitchens. Classified under HTS 6809.19.00.00 as an unornamented sheet or panel of plaster composition, distinct from fully waterproof tiles. The treatment is functional, not ornamental, maintaining its building board purpose.
Mold-Resistant Gypsum Wallboard
Purple-faced gypsum board with antimicrobial treatment for high-humidity areas like basements. Under HTS 6809.19.00.00 as other unornamented plaster panels, not coated per Chapter 48 exclusions. The facing color and treatment are functional for building use.
Flexible Gypsum Sheathing Board
Thin, flexible gypsum panels for curved wall applications and exterior sheathing under siding. HTS 6809.19.00.00 covers this unornamented plaster sheet variant for construction. Flexibility from reduced core density.
Abuse-Resistant High-Impact Gypsum Panel
Reinforced gypsum board for high-traffic areas like schools and hospitals, resisting dents and impacts. Unornamented plaster composition under HTS 6809.19.00.00 for interior walls. Reinforcement fibers embedded in core.
Sag-Resistant Gypsum Ceiling Board
Moisture and sag-resistant panels specifically for ceiling applications in humid environments. Plain surface, plaster-based under HTS 6809.19.00.00. Engineered core prevents drooping.
Standard 1/2-Inch Drywall Panel
Classic 1/2-inch thick gypsum wallboard for standard residential interior partitioning. Unornamented sheet of plaster composition per HTS 6809.19.00.00. Paper-faced on both sides.
5/8-Inch Firecode Gypsum Board
5/8-inch thick fire-rated gypsum for commercial ceilings and walls. Meets strict fire codes, unornamented under HTS 6809.19.00.00.
Exterior Gypsum Sheathing Panel
Water-resistant gypsum panels for structural sheathing under brick veneer. Unornamented plaster board for building exteriors, HTS 6809.19.00.00.
Lightweight Gypsum Panel
Reduced-weight gypsum board using foam or lightweight additives for easier handling. Still plaster-based unornamented sheets under HTS 6809.19.00.00.
Utility Gypsum Panel
Economical gypsum board for temporary partitions and utility spaces. Plain, unornamented plaster sheet HTS 6809.19.00.00.
High-Strength Gypsum Board
Engineered for superior nail pull resistance in demanding applications. Unornamented plaster composition panels HTS 6809.19.00.00.
Standard Gypsum Drywall Sheet
A 4x8 foot gypsum board panel consisting of a core of gypsum plaster sandwiched between paper facings, used for interior wall and ceiling construction. It falls under HTS 6809.19.00.00 as a board of compositions based on plaster, not ornamented, for building purposes. This unadorned sheet provides fire resistance and soundproofing in residential and commercial structures.
Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board
Type X gypsum panels with additives for enhanced fire resistance, meeting 1-hour fire rating standards for walls and ceilings. This unornamented board of plaster composition is under HTS 6809.19.00.00, used in multi-family housing and commercial buildings. The fire retardancy is integral to the gypsum core.
Acoustic Soundproof Gypsum Panel
High-density gypsum core panels designed to reduce sound transmission between rooms, used in recording studios and apartments. Falls under HTS 6809.19.00.00 as unornamented plaster-based sheets for construction. Acoustic properties come from core density, not surface ornamentation.
Plain Plasterboard Ceiling Tile
12x12 inch gypsum tiles for suspended ceiling grids, with tapered edges for seamless jointing. Classified as unornamented panels of plaster composition under HTS 6809.19.00.00, for dropped ceilings in offices. Lacks perforations or decorative finishes.