Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster — HTS 6809
Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster
Chapter 68 › Heading 6809
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 6809 is a broad product category for articles made of plaster or compositions based on plaster. “Plaster” generally means gypsum-based material, while a composition based on plaster may include other ingredients that give the product different strength, texture, or performance. The heading can cover building and construction articles as well as certain decorative or other finished articles, depending on their form and use.
To narrow a product from the 4-digit heading to an 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subheading structure and the product’s objective features. The relevant distinctions may include the article’s type, whether it is a board, panel, tile, molding, or other article, and whether it is reinforced or otherwise described by the tariff. Confirm the exact wording at each level; the 8-digit code must match the product’s material, construction, and physical form, not merely its marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm that plaster or a plaster-based composition is the product’s essential material, and document its ingredients if the formulation is mixed.
- Describe the article by its physical form and function, such as a panel, tile, molding, ornament, or another finished article.
- Check whether the tariff provisions distinguish reinforced, faced, laminated, or otherwise specially constructed products, and compare those terms with the actual item.
- Use the product’s technical data sheet, photographs, dimensions, and packaging description to support the classification decision.
- Review the complete HTSUS subheading notes and seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the product could fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 6809 summary
Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6809.11.00 👉 | Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only | Free | — | 30% |
| 6809.19.00.00 👉 | Other | 3% | Free | 35% |
| 6809.90.00.00 👉 | Other articles | Free | — | 60% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 6809?
Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.