HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 6809.19 – Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented
HS code 6809.19 is the 6-digit subheading for plaster, or plaster compositions, boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented. It is used for fiberglass-reinforced gypsum boards, moisture-resistant plasterboard (non-paper faced), fire-rated gypsum panels (special reinforcement), impact-resistant plaster sheets and cement-backed gypsum boards.
What HS 6809.19 covers
This HS code covers a range of specialized plaster-based boards, sheets, panels, and similar articles that are not faced solely with paper or paperboard, and are also unornamented. This category includes advanced gypsum boards reinforced with materials like fiberglass, mesh, or other non-paper substances to enhance properties such as moisture resistance, fire resistance, impact strength, or sound insulation. These products are crucial for specific construction applications where standard drywall is insufficient. Importers are typically specialized building material distributors, contractors for commercial or industrial projects, and suppliers catering to niche construction demands. Exporters are often advanced building material manufacturers investing in R&D for high-performance solutions. Trade considerations include specific performance ratings (e.g., fire, water, impact), reinforcement type, and compliance with stringent building codes for specialized environments.
- Covers
- Fiberglass-reinforced gypsum boards
- Moisture-resistant plasterboard (non-paper faced)
- Fire-rated gypsum panels (special reinforcement)
- Impact-resistant plaster sheets
- Cement-backed gypsum boards
- Exterior gypsum sheathing
- Examples
- USG Durock Cement Board (often used in similar contexts)
- Knauf Aquapanel Cement Board
- CertainTeed GlasRoc
- Georgia-Pacific DensShield
- Saint-Gobain Habito
Codes often confused with 6809.19
Common mistake. Often confused with 680911 (standard paper-faced drywall) or 680990 (other plaster articles). The key differentiator is the reinforcement material being something other than just paper/paperboard.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 680919, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 680919 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 8.8% 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 Germany $200M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $101M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $100M 14% of world exports
World total: $733M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $65M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 Switzerland $53M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $42M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $741M 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 6809.19
Brazil does not split HS 6809.19: its NCM code is 6809.19.00.
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 6809.19
What is HS code 680919?
HS code 680919 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented. This HS code covers a range of specialized plaster-based boards, sheets, panels, and similar articles that are not faced solely with paper or paperboard, and are also unornamented. This category includes advanced gypsum boards reinforced with materials like fiberglass, mesh, or other non-paper substances to enhance properties such as moisture resistance, fire resistance, impact strength, or sound insulation. These products are crucial for specific construction applications where standard drywall is insufficient. Importers are typically specialized building material distributors, contractors for commercial or industrial projects, and suppliers catering to niche construction demands. Exporters are often advanced building material manufacturers investing in R&D for high-performance solutions. Trade considerations include specific performance ratings (e.g., fire, water, impact), reinforcement type, and compliance with stringent building codes for specialized environments.
What products fall under HS code 680919?
Fiberglass-reinforced gypsum boards, moisture-resistant plasterboard (non-paper faced), fire-rated gypsum panels (special reinforcement), impact-resistant plaster sheets, cement-backed gypsum boards, exterior gypsum sheathing
What are common misclassifications for HS code 680919?
Often confused with 680911 (standard paper-faced drywall) or 680990 (other plaster articles). The key differentiator is the reinforcement material being something other than just paper/paperboard.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 680919?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 680919 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($200M, 27% of world exports), China ($101M) and the United States ($100M). World exports came to about $733M, 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 680919?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 680919 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($65M, 8.8% of world imports), Switzerland ($53M) and the United Kingdom ($42M). World imports came to about $741M, 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 680919 structured?
HS code 680919 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 680919?
In Brazil, HS code 680919 is NCM 6809.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.