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Prepared Acrylic Painting Canvas

Prepared Acrylic Painting Canvas is a canvas fabric coated with an amylaceous preparation to provide a suitable surface for acrylic painting, offering tooth and stiffness for artists. The coating prepares the canvas for use as a painting support, typically stretched over frames. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as prepared painting canvas, a specific inclusion in the heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5901.90.10Higher: 7% vs Free

If the canvas is prepared for oil painting or other uses not specifically covered

Subheading 5901.90.00 covers other prepared painting canvases and similar stiffened textile fabrics.

5903.90.10Same rate: Free

If the canvas is coated with plastic materials rather than gum or amylaceous substances

Textile fabrics coated with plastics are classified under heading 59.03, with 5903.90.00 for other plastic coatings.

9701.21.10Same rate: Free

If the canvas is a finished painting, not just prepared canvas

Finished paintings are classified in Chapter 97 as works of art, not as textile fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the canvas is coated with gum or amylaceous substances; if coated with plastics or other materials, it may fall under heading 59.03

• Provide the CBSA with details on the coating and the canvas's weight to support classification

• If the canvas is stretched or framed, it may be classified as a finished article under Chapter 97 or elsewhere

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.

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.

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.