Fire-Rated Type X Gypsum Board from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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