Gum-Coated Book Cover Cloth
This is a textile fabric coated with gum or amylaceous substances, specifically designed for use as the outer covers of books and similar printed materials. The coating provides stiffness and durability, making it ideal for hardcover applications. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a gum-coated textile for book covers.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cloth is used for other stiffened textile applications, such as hat foundations.
The alternative item covers other gum-coated textile fabrics beyond book covers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the gum coating is visible and the fabric is stiffened for book covers
• Declare the fiber content and coating type accurately
• Verify the product is not a plastic-coated fabric, which would fall under heading 59.03
Related Products under Tariff item 5901.10.00
Acrylic Coated Bible Cover Fabric
This is a man-made acrylic fiber fabric coated with gum substances, stiffened to serve as durable outer covers for bibles and religious texts. The gum coating provides rigidity and protection, making it suitable for bookbinding applications. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a textile fabric coated with gum or amylaceous substances for book covers.
Amylaceous Bible Cover Fabric
Amylaceous Bible Cover Fabric is a specialty textile coated with gum or amylaceous substances, giving it a smooth, stiffened surface ideal for durable outer covers on bibles and religious books. The coating resists wear and enhances the fabric's shape retention, making it suitable for repeated handling. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a textile fabric coated with gum or amylaceous substances of a kind used for book covers.
Gummed Textile for Cookbook Covers
Gummed Textile for Cookbook Covers is a heavy fabric coated with gum to provide stiffness and resistance to grease, making it ideal for cookbook outer covers in kitchens. The gum treatment creates a durable, wipeable surface that protects the book from spills and frequent use. It qualifies under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a textile fabric coated with gum or amylaceous substances for book covers.
Gum-Stiffened Journal Cover Cloth
Gum-Stiffened Journal Cover Cloth is a textile fabric stiffened with a gum coating, designed for use as outer covers for journals, notebooks, and sketchbooks. The amylaceous layer ensures shape retention and provides a premium feel, while also offering some resistance to moisture. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a textile fabric coated with gum or amylaceous substances of a kind used for book covers.
Library Bookbinding Buckram
This is a heavy-duty buckram coated with starch for library book rebinding covers, offering abrasion resistance. It is a standard for institutional use. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a book cover fabric coated with amylaceous substances.
Man-Made Fiber Tracing Cloth
This is a semi-transparent nylon tracing cloth coated with gum for stability, used in drafting and design for tracing patterns. The gum treatment prevents ink bleeding and provides a stable surface. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a textile fabric coated with gum or amylaceous substances, though it is not for book covers, the item's scope includes tracing cloth.