Plaster Cornice Molding

Decorative plaster cornice molding used for architectural trim on walls and ceilings. It is made from gypsum plaster or compositions based on plaster, shaped and dried into intricate profiles. Classified under HTS 6809.90.00.00 as other articles of plaster not specified elsewhere in heading 6809.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6809.11.00Same rate: 35%

If faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard

Plasterboard or paper-faced plaster articles shift to specific subheading 6809.11.

6912.00.50.00Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made of ceramic plaster for artistic purposes

Ceramic-based plaster sculptures may fall under Chapter 69 for ceramic articles.

9406Lower: 12.9% vs 35%

If prefabricated architectural elements for buildings

If designed as building components, may classify under Chapter 94 prefabricated buildings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify composition meets 'based on plaster' definition; provide lab analysis if gypsum content is questioned

• Ensure proper marking as 'not for structural use' to avoid confusion with building materials in Chapter 68