Heading · Chapter 68
6809: Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster
3 subheadings make up heading 6809 in chapter 68 (articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA Free – 3% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1% 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 5.4% 
Mexico 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 7.2% – 9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 7.8% 
Argentina 7.2% – 9% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 7.8% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4% 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan 5% – 10% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 7.4% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$565kUS$565k+US$14m+US$46m+> US$200m
Exports: 151
- Mexico: US$408m
- Germany: US$314m
- China: US$252m
- United States: US$209m
- Spain: US$200m
- Belgium: US$116m
- Türkiye: US$107m
- Thailand: US$88m
- Bulgaria: US$75m
- Netherlands: US$69m
- Poland: US$60m
- Canada: US$54m
- Saudi Arabia: US$53m
- Austria: US$48m
- France: US$46m
- Italy: US$45m
- Czechia: US$42m
- Norway: US$40m
- Denmark: US$37m
- Latvia: US$35m
- United Kingdom: US$34m
- Romania: US$33m
- Portugal: US$32m
- Oman: US$28m
- South Africa: US$26m
- North Macedonia: US$25m
- Malaysia: US$22m
- Egypt: US$22m
- Vietnam: US$22m
- United Arab Emirates: US$21m
- Croatia: US$21m
- Uzbekistan: US$20m
- Argentina: US$19m
- Indonesia: US$16m
- Greece: US$16m
- Hungary: US$16m
- Ireland: US$14m
- Honduras: US$14m
- Sweden: US$13m
- Colombia: US$12m
- India: US$11m
- Russia: US$11m
- Tanzania: US$10m
- Kazakhstan: US$9m
- Georgia: US$9m
- Finland: US$9m
- Japan: US$7m
- Azerbaijan: US$7m
- Switzerland: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4m
- Algeria: US$3m
- Peru: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$3m
- Angola: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Australia: US$2m
- South Korea: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Lithuania: US$2m
- Kenya: US$2m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$13m+US$31m+> US$64m
Imports: 221
- United States: US$371m
- France: US$166m
- Canada: US$150m
- Switzerland: US$116m
- United Kingdom: US$108m
- Netherlands: US$89m
- Denmark: US$64m
- Germany: US$49m
- Iraq: US$47m
- Belgium: US$47m
- Sweden: US$47m
- Italy: US$46m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$45m
- India: US$44m
- Portugal: US$43m
- Romania: US$42m
- Spain: US$41m
- Singapore: US$40m
- Serbia: US$39m
- United Arab Emirates: US$33m
- Malaysia: US$32m
- Poland: US$31m
- Costa Rica: US$31m
- Austria: US$30m
- Lithuania: US$30m
- Ireland: US$29m
- Philippines: US$28m
- Slovakia: US$27m
- Hungary: US$27m
- Norway: US$26m
- Dominican Republic: US$25m
- South Korea: US$25m
- Czechia: US$25m
- Saudi Arabia: US$23m
- El Salvador: US$22m
- Cambodia: US$21m
- Guatemala: US$21m
- Albania: US$20m
- Morocco: US$19m
- Kazakhstan: US$19m
- Croatia: US$18m
- Slovenia: US$18m
- Mexico: US$17m
- Ukraine: US$17m
- Greece: US$17m
- Jordan: US$16m
- Estonia: US$16m
- Ecuador: US$16m
- Vietnam: US$15m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$15m
- Cyprus: US$14m
- Israel: US$14m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$14m
- Nigeria: US$14m
- Luxembourg: US$14m
- Nicaragua: US$13m
- Libya: US$12m
- Australia: US$12m
- Georgia: US$12m
- Taiwan: US$11m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | US$408m | 14.3% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$314m | 11% |
| 3 |  China | US$252m | 8.9% |
| 4 | United States | US$209m | 7.4% |
| 5 |  Spain | US$200m | 7% |
| 6 |  Belgium | US$116m | 4.1% |
| 7 | Türkiye | US$107m | 3.8% |
| 8 |  Thailand | US$88m | 3.1% |
| 9 |  Bulgaria | US$75m | 2.6% |
| 10 |  Netherlands | US$69m | 2.4% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$371m | 13% |
| 2 |  France | US$166m | 5.8% |
| 3 | Canada | US$150m | 5.3% |
| 4 | Switzerland | US$116m | 4.1% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$108m | 3.8% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$89m | 3.1% |
| 7 |  Denmark | US$64m | 2.2% |
| 8 | Germany | US$49m | 1.7% |
| 9 |  Iraq | US$47m | 1.7% |
| 10 | Belgium | US$47m | 1.7% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 6809 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 6809 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 1.7%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 6809 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 1.7%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 6809 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3% (average 1%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 6809 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 6809 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 15%.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 6809 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 7.2% and 9%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 6809 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 7.2% and 9% (average 7.8%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 6809 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 6809 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 6809 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 6809 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 10% (average 7.4%).
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 6809 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 6809 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 6809 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 6809 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 20%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 6809 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 6809 goods reached US$2.8bn in 2024, down 8% on 2023.
Mexico was the largest exporter with 14.3% of the total, ahead of Germany.
The United States imported the most (US$371m).
The United Kingdom ranked 21st among 151 exporters with US$34m.
The United Kingdom imported US$108m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster?
Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster fall under HS heading 6809, part of chapter 68, in section XIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on articles of plaster or of compositions based on… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6809 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on articles of plaster or of compositions based on… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6809 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most articles of plaster or of compositions based on…?
Mexico, with US$408m in 2024 (14.3% of world exports).