Polyester Buckram for Book Spines
This is a stiffened polyester buckram fabric coated with starch-based amylaceous substances, used for reinforcing book spines and covers. The coating provides shape and durability. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a gum-coated man-made textile for bookbinding.
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 buckram is used for hat foundations or other non-book applications.
The alternative item covers other gum-coated textile fabrics, including buckram for hat foundations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the buckram is coated with amylaceous substances and used for bookbinding
• Provide specifications on the coating weight and stiffness
• Ensure the product is not classified as a plastic-coated fabric under Chapter 39
Related Products under Tariff item 5901.10.00
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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.
Gum-Coated Book Cover Cloth
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Nylon Stiffened Bookbinding Cloth
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