Mold-Resistant Gypsum Wallboard from Japan
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.
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
• Document antimicrobial agent as additive, not coating, to stay in Chapter 68
• Comply with EPA registration if biocides used