Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof

HS v2022 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 used extensively in construction and interior design. Plaster and plaster-based compositions are essential components in the manufacturing of drywall, moldings, and various decorative architectural elements. This industry plays a crucial role in the global construction and real estate sectors, contributing to the development of modern, energy-efficient, and aesthetically pleasing built environments.

Production process

The production of plaster-based products typically involves the calcination of gypsum, a naturally occurring mineral, to create a fine, powdery material. This plaster powder is then mixed with water and other additives, such as fibers or chemicals, to create a malleable paste. The paste is then cast into molds or applied to surfaces, where it hardens and sets, forming the desired shape or structure. Specialized techniques, such as spraying or extrusion, may be used for the production of certain plaster-based items.

Production inputs

The primary input for the plaster industry is gypsum, which is mined or obtained as a byproduct of other industrial processes. Other key inputs include water, additives (e.g., fibers, chemicals), and specialized equipment such as mixers, molds, and casting machinery. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating production equipment and applying plaster-based materials effectively.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the plaster industry include drywall, moldings, decorative architectural elements, and a variety of other plaster-based products. These outputs are often used in the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as in the production of furniture, fixtures, and other interior design elements. The plaster industry's outputs may be consumed by industries classified under various HS codes, such as 4412 Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood, 6810 Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced, and 9403 Other furniture and parts thereof.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6802'>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/v2022/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6804'>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/v2022/6805'>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/v2022/6806'>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/v2022/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6808'>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/v2022/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6812'>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/v2022/6813'>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/v2022/6814'>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/v2022/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680911'>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/v2022/680919'>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/v2022/680990'>680990: Plaster articles or articles of compositions based on plaster; n.e.c. in heading no. 6809</a>"]


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