Dyed Cotton Bookbinding Cloth
This stiff, dyed cotton fabric, weighing 175 g/m², is a plain weave piece-dyed material without coating, used for book covers and journals. It is classified under tariff item 5212.13.00 as an 'other woven fabric of cotton' weighing not more than 200 g/m², being dyed and not falling under more specific headings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bookbinding cloth is 100% cotton plain weave weighing 100-200 g/m²
Cotton fabrics with 85% or more cotton in plain weave are classified in heading 52.08.
If the cloth is printed
Printed cotton fabrics under 200 g/m² are classified separately.
If imported as made-up book covers
Made-up articles of paper or paperboard are classified in Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the fabric is stiffened with a dressing, ensure it is not considered coated or impregnated, which would exclude it from Chapter 52
• Provide the fabric's weight and construction details to the CBSA
• If the cloth is imported in cut pieces for book covers, verify it is not 'made up' under Section XI Note 7
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