Product classification
HS code for Plasterboard: 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 plasterboard under HS 6809.11
Plasterboard, commonly known as drywall or gypsum board, is classified under HS code 6809.11. This classification is based on the material composition and the manufacturing format of the product. Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6809 is dedicated to articles of plaster or compositions based on plaster. The subheading 6809.11 specifically identifies boards, sheets, panels, and tiles that are faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only and are not ornamented. This precisely describes standard plasterboard, which consists of a gypsum core sandwiched between two layers of heavy paper. The classification is driven by the fact that the paper serves as a structural reinforcement rather than a decorative finish, and the core is the primary component of the article.
- Covers
- Standard gypsum wallboard
- Fire-resistant plasterboard (paper-faced)
- Moisture-resistant drywall (green board)
- Sound-dampening plasterboard with paper facing
- Gypsum ceiling panels (non-ornamented)
- 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. Plasterboard is often confused with HS code 6809.19, which is for plaster boards faced or reinforced with materials other than paper (such as fiberglass mats or textile fibers). If the board has a decorative vinyl or plastic surface, it may also be excluded from 6809.11. Another error is classifying it under 4811.90 (coated paperboard), but since the gypsum core provides the essential character of the product, Chapter 68 is the correct location. Additionally, fiber cement boards are classified under 6811, not 6809.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680911 (the code used for plasterboard), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680911 (the code used for plasterboard) 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 plasterboard.
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 plasterboard
Brazil classifies plasterboard 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 plasterboard
What is the HS code for Plasterboard?
The HS code for Plasterboard is 680911 (Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented). The HS code for standard paper-faced plasterboard or drywall is 6809.11.
How do I classify Plasterboard for customs?
Plasterboard 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 fire-rated plasterboard use a different code?
As long as the fire-rated board is faced only with paper or paperboard and is not ornamented, it remains under HS code 6809.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of plasterboard (HS 680911)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680911 (the code used for plasterboard) 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 plasterboard (HS 680911)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680911 (the code used for plasterboard) 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 Plasterboard the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680911 for Plasterboard 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 plasterboard in Brazil?
In Brazil, plasterboard (HS 680911) is classified under NCM 6809.11.00.