Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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