Standard Gypsum Drywall Sheet from Japan
A 4x8 foot gypsum board panel consisting of a core of gypsum plaster sandwiched between paper facings, used for interior wall and ceiling construction. It falls under HTS 6809.19.00.00 as a board of compositions based on plaster, not ornamented, for building purposes. This unadorned sheet provides fire resistance and soundproofing in residential and commercial structures.
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
• Verify gypsum purity and paper facing composition to ensure classification under Chapter 68, avoiding exclusions for coated materials in Chapter 48
• Provide mill test reports certifying non-ornamented status and fire ratings to prevent misclassification as finished panels