Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster
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Heading 6809 covers articles made of plaster or of plaster-based compositions, such as boards, sheets, panels, tiles and molded or cast plaster goods. It splits first between flat boards and similar articles that are not ornamented and all other articles. Within the board group it separates goods faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, with a further split for gypsum plaster, from boards faced or reinforced with other materials.
Products in this heading
- Gypsum wallboard and drywall panels faced with paper
- Paper-faced plaster ceiling panels and tiles
- Plaster boards reinforced with glass fiber mesh
- Plaster cornices, moldings and ceiling roses
- Cast plaster decorative panels and plaques
- Plaster of Paris molded articles such as figurines and casts
- Plaster column capitals and architectural trim
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the item is a flat board, sheet, panel or tile, or another plaster article: boards go to 6809.11 or 6809.19, everything else to 6809.90.
- Check whether the board is ornamented: the 6809.11 and 6809.19 lines cover only boards, sheets, panels and tiles that are not ornamented.
- If the board is not ornamented, identify whether it is faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, or with another material such as glass fiber or metal foil.
- For paper-faced boards, check whether the plaster core is gypsum: gypsum goes to 6809.11.00.10, other plaster to 6809.11.00.80.
- Confirm the article is plaster-based; goods of cement, concrete, fiber-cement or stone belong to other headings in chapter 68.
Often confused with
- Heading 6810Cement or concrete wall panels and blocks
Articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone are classified in heading 6810, not 6809.
- Heading 6811Cellulose fiber-cement siding and boards
Fiber-cement products fall in heading 6811, which covers asbestos-cement and cellulose fiber-cement articles.
- Heading 6802Carved or worked marble tiles and slabs
Worked monumental or building stone is classified in heading 6802, not as plaster.
- Heading 6807Asphalt roofing and coating sheets
Articles of asphalt or similar bituminous material go to heading 6807.
- Heading 6814Mica sheets and reconstituted mica parts
Worked mica and mica articles are classified in heading 6814.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for gypsum drywall?
Paper-faced gypsum wallboard is classified under 6809.11.00.10, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on plaster boards that are not paper faced?
Non-ornamented plaster boards faced or reinforced with materials other than paper or paperboard fall under 6809.19.00.00, dutiable at 3% under the general (MFN) rate.
How do I classify plaster cornices and decorative moldings?
Molded or cast plaster articles other than flat boards and tiles are classified under 6809.90.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 6809
- 6809.11.00.10Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only / Of gypsum plasterFree
- 6809.11.00.80Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only / OtherFree
- 6809.19.00.00Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not ornamented / Other3%
- 6809.90.00.00Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster / Other articlesFree