Acoustic Soundproof Gypsum Panel from Japan
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.
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
• Provide STC (Sound Transmission Class) test reports to verify functional design without ornamental features
• Declare exact thickness and density specs, as ultra-high density may prompt material composition scrutiny