Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit UL or Intertek certifications for fire ratings to support non-ornamented building board status
• Ensure core analysis confirms gypsum plaster base, avoiding reclassification if glass fibers dominate