Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof

HS v2017 Code: 6809

About plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof

HS code 6809 covers a diverse range of products based on plaster, a versatile building material with a wide range of applications. Plaster and plaster-based compositions are essential inputs for the construction industry, used in everything from drywall and ceiling tiles to decorative moldings and sculptures. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, supporting infrastructure development, home renovations, and artistic endeavors.

Production process

The production of plaster-based products typically involves mixing gypsum or other mineral-based powders with water to create a workable paste. This paste can then be poured into molds, spread onto surfaces, or otherwise shaped and allowed to harden. Specialized techniques may be used to enhance the properties of the final product, such as adding reinforcing fibers or applying surface treatments.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the plaster products industry include gypsum, limestone, and other mineral resources used as the primary raw materials. Manufacturers also require access to water, as well as various additives and binders to modify the properties of the plaster. Specialized equipment, such as mixing tanks, molds, and drying ovens, are essential for the production process.

Production outputs

The outputs of the plaster products industry include a wide range of construction and decorative materials, such as drywall panels 4421 Articles of wood, ceiling tiles 6808 Panels, boards, tiles and similar articles of vegetable fiber, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders, and moldings 6815 Articles of stone or of other mineral substances, n.e.s.. These products are often consumed by the construction, renovation, and interior design sectors.

Family tree for plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6802'>6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6804'>6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6805'>6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6806'>6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6808'>6808: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6812'>6812: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6813'>6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6814'>6814: Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including articles of peat), n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680911'>680911: Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680919'>680919: Plaster, or plaster compositions; boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680990'>680990: Plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster; n.e.c. in heading no. 6809</a>"]


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