Product classification
HS code for Plaster panels: 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.
Classification of plaster panels under HS 6809.19
Classification of plaster panels under HS code 6809.19 is governed by the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) 1 and 6. Heading 6809 encompasses articles made of plaster or compositions based on plaster. Within this heading, the 6809.1x series specifically targets boards, sheets, panels, tiles, and similar articles. Subheading 6809.19 is a residual category for items that do not meet the criteria of 6809.11. Specifically, 6809.11 is reserved for products faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, such as standard gypsum wallboard. Therefore, 6809.19 includes panels that are either unornamented and reinforced with other materials (like glass fibers, wood chips, or textiles) or are not reinforced with paper at all. The classification process requires a detailed analysis of the reinforcement material and the surface finish. If the panel features carvings, reliefs, or other decorative elements, it might be excluded from 6809.19 and moved to 6809.90. The primary distinction for 6809.19 is the absence of the \"paper-only\" reinforcement while maintaining a flat, board-like form.
- Covers
- Glass-fiber reinforced plaster boards
- Acoustic plaster ceiling tiles (unornamented)
- Industrial plaster sheets for insulation
- Fire-resistant plaster panels with mineral fillers
- Plaster boards reinforced with wood particles
- Also under 6809.19
- 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. The most frequent confusion occurs with HS code 6809.11, which is strictly for standard drywall faced with paper. Another common error is 6809.90, which covers \"other\" articles of plaster; this code should only be used if the product is not a board, sheet, or panel, or if it is highly ornamented.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680919 (the code used for plaster panels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680919 (the code used for plaster panels) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 680919, not only plaster panels.
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 plaster panels
Brazil classifies plaster panels under NCM 6809.19.00: HS 6809.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plaster panels
What is the HS code for Plaster panels?
The HS code for Plaster panels is 680919 (Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented). The HS code for plaster panels that are not faced or reinforced with paper only and are not ornamented is 6809.19.
How do I classify Plaster panels for customs?
Plaster panels is classified under HS code 680919 — Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include decorative plaster moldings?
No, decorative moldings or ornamented plaster articles are typically classified under HS code 6809.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of plaster panels (HS 680919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680919 (the code used for plaster panels) 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 plaster panels (HS 680919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680919 (the code used for plaster panels) 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.
Is the HS code for Plaster panels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680919 for Plaster panels 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 plaster panels in Brazil?
In Brazil, plaster panels (HS 680919) is classified under NCM 6809.19.00.