Product classification
HS code for Drywall: 6809.11
Plaster, or plaster compositions, boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Classification of drywall under HS 6809.11
Drywall, also known as gypsum board or plasterboard, is classified under HS code 680911. This code is part of Chapter 68, which covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6809 specifically targets articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster. Subheading 680911 is reserved for boards, sheets, panels, and tiles that are faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, and which are not ornamented. The classification is based on the material composition—a core of gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate) sandwiched between layers of heavy paper. If the board is reinforced with other materials like glass fiber or metal, or if it features decorative surface patterns, it would move to a different subheading. This code is critical for the construction industry to track the movement of standard building materials. The "not ornamented" requirement means the surface must be plain, intended for further treatment like painting or wallpapering after installation.
- Covers
- Standard gypsum wallboard
- Fire-rated gypsum board (with paper facing)
- Moisture-resistant (green board) drywall
- Abuse-resistant drywall with heavy paper facing
- Gypsum ceiling panels (plain, paper-faced)
- Also under 6809.11
- 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. Drywall is often confused with HS code 680919, which covers "other" plaster articles. This includes boards that are ornamented (e.g., with embossed patterns) or reinforced with materials other than paper, such as plastic or fiberglass mesh. Another common error is using 4411 for fiberboard or 4823 for heavy paperboard products; however, the presence of the gypsum core necessitates classification in Chapter 68. Additionally, cement boards used in similar applications are classified under 6808 or 6810 depending on their specific composition, as they lack the plaster/gypsum core required for 6809.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680911 (the code used for drywall), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680911 (the code used for drywall) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 680911, not only drywall.
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 drywall
Brazil classifies drywall under NCM 6809.11.00: HS 6809.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about drywall
What is the HS code for Drywall?
The HS code for Drywall is 680911 (Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented). The standard HS code for paper-faced, non-ornamented drywall is 680911.
How do I classify Drywall for customs?
Drywall is classified under HS code 680911 — Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include moisture-resistant drywall?
Yes, as long as the moisture-resistant board is composed of a gypsum core faced with paper or paperboard, it remains under 680911.
Which countries are the top exporters of drywall (HS 680911)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680911 (the code used for drywall) 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 drywall (HS 680911)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680911 (the code used for drywall) 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.
Is the HS code for Drywall the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680911 for Drywall is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for drywall in Brazil?
In Brazil, drywall (HS 680911) is classified under NCM 6809.11.00.