Gypsum ceiling board Hs Code

Gypsum ceiling board harmonized system code

Product Overview Gypsum ceiling board classified under HS Code 680919 refers to prefabricated panels composed primarily of calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum), reinforced with fibrous substrates for enhanced structural integrity. These boards typically measure 2400 mm by 1200 mm with thicknesses ranging from 6 mm to 15 mm and undergo standardized drying and surface finishing processes to ensure uniform density, dimensional stability, and fire-resistant properties. The classification encompasses both plain and coated gypsum boards, including water-resistant and mold-resistant variants, designed to meet diverse environmental and mechanical performance criteria. Commercially, these ceiling boards are extensively utilized in food service establishments, retail outlets, and processing facilities, offering a reliable substrate for dropped ceilings, acoustic insulation, and partitioning systems. Their competitive advantage lies in lightweight construction, ease of installation, and compliance with international fire safety standards, positioning them as a cost-effective solution in global building and renovation markets. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The full HS Code 680919 is structured as follows: Chapter 68 (Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials), Heading 6809 (Articles of Plaster or of Compositions Based on Plaster), and Subheading 680919 (Prefabricated Panels of Plaster). This classification is justified by the composition and prefabricated nature of gypsum ceiling boards, differentiating them from raw gypsum or other plaster products. Standard trade practices involve packaging in moisture-resistant, shrink-wrapped bundles to prevent hydration and mechanical damage during shipment. Preservation methods emphasize dry storage and protection from direct water exposure to maintain product integrity. Quality standards align with EN 520 and ASTM C1396, ensuring compliance with international fire resistance and environmental safety regulations. Documentation for customs clearance must include precise product weight (typically 8–12 kg/m²), dimensions, and certification of conformity, facilitating adherence to WTO guidelines and harmonized system nomenclature for seamless cross-border trade.

Gypsum ceiling board Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Goods of Chapter 25; (b) Coated, impregnated or covered paper and paperboard of heading 48.10 or 48.11 (for example, paper and paperboard coated with mica powder or graphite, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard); (c) Coated, impregnated or covered textile fabric of Chapter 56 or 59 (for example, fabric coated or covered with mica powder, bituminised or asphalted fabric); (d) Articles of Chapter 71; (e) Tools or parts of tools, of Chapter 82; (f) Lithographic stones of heading 84.42; (g) Electrical insulators (heading 85.46) or fittings of insulating material of heading 85.47; (h) Dental burrs (heading 90.18); (ij) Articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings, prefabricated buildings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games and sports requisites); (m) Articles of heading 96.02, if made of materials specified in Note 2 (b) to Chapter 96, or of heading 96.06 (for example, buttons), of heading 96.09 (for example, slate pencils), heading 96.10 (for example, drawing slates) or of heading 96.20 (monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles); or (n) Articles of Chapter 97 (for example, works of art). 2.- In heading 68.02 the expression “worked monumental or building stone” applies not only to the varieties of stone referred to in heading 25.15 or 25.16 but also to all other natural stone (for example, quartzite, flint, dolomite and steatite) similarly worked; it does not, however, apply to slate.