HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6809.11 – Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented
HS code 6809.11 is the 6-digit subheading for plaster, or plaster compositions, boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented. It is used for standard gypsum wallboard, paper-faced plasterboard, drywall panels, gypsum sheets and ceiling plaster tiles (paper-faced).
What HS 6809.11 covers
This HS code specifically identifies standard gypsum plasterboard, commonly known as drywall, which is faced or reinforced exclusively with paper or paperboard and is not ornamented. It represents one of the most widely used interior construction materials globally, forming the basis for walls and ceilings in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Importers are typically large construction material distributors, building contractors, and home improvement retailers who require vast quantities for new construction and renovation projects. Exporters are major manufacturers of plaster products, often operating large-scale, highly automated production facilities. Key trade factors include board dimensions, thickness, fire rating, moisture resistance (for specific types), and compliance with national building codes and standards. Its ubiquity makes it a high-volume, essential commodity in the global construction market.
- Covers
- Standard gypsum wallboard
- Paper-faced plasterboard
- Drywall panels
- Gypsum sheets
- Ceiling plaster tiles (paper-faced)
- Regular drywall
- Examples
- USG Sheetrock Brand Gypsum Panels
- Knauf Plasterboard
- Saint-Gobain Gyproc Wallboard
- Georgia-Pacific ToughRock
- National Gypsum Gold Bond
Codes often confused with 6809.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with 680919 (plaster articles not faced with paper/paperboard only) or 680990 (other plaster articles). The key is the specific facing material (paper/paperboard only) and its non-ornamented nature.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 680911, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680911 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $293M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $147M 7.9% of world exports
- 3 Germany $121M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $291M 14% of world imports
- 2 Canada $122M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 France $122M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 6809.11
Brazil does not split HS 6809.11: its NCM code is 6809.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 68.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 6809.11
What is HS code 680911?
HS code 680911 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented. This HS code specifically identifies standard gypsum plasterboard, commonly known as drywall, which is faced or reinforced exclusively with paper or paperboard and is not ornamented. It represents one of the most widely used interior construction materials globally, forming the basis for walls and ceilings in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Importers are typically large construction material distributors, building contractors, and home improvement retailers who require vast quantities for new construction and renovation projects. Exporters are major manufacturers of plaster products, often operating large-scale, highly automated production facilities. Key trade factors include board dimensions, thickness, fire rating, moisture resistance (for specific types), and compliance with national building codes and standards. Its ubiquity makes it a high-volume, essential commodity in the global construction market.
What products fall under HS code 680911?
Standard gypsum wallboard, paper-faced plasterboard, drywall panels, gypsum sheets, ceiling plaster tiles (paper-faced), regular drywall
What are common misclassifications for HS code 680911?
Can be confused with 680919 (plaster articles not faced with paper/paperboard only) or 680990 (other plaster articles). The key is the specific facing material (paper/paperboard only) and its non-ornamented nature.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680911?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680911 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($293M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($147M) and Germany ($121M). World exports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 680911?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680911 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($291M, 14% of world imports), Canada ($122M) and France ($122M). World imports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 680911 structured?
HS code 680911 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (68) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680911?
In Brazil, HS code 680911 is NCM 6809.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.