Stiffened Buckram Bookbinding Cloth
This is buckram fabric coated with amylaceous substances for bookbinding outer covers, providing exceptional stiffness. It is commonly used in library and collector editions. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a coated fabric 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 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 technical data on stiffness and coating
• Ensure it is not classified as a plastic-coated fabric under Chapter 39
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.
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.
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.
Nylon Stiffened Bookbinding Cloth
This is a nylon-based textile fabric treated with amylaceous substances for rigidity, designed specifically for hardcover book exteriors. The treatment provides stiffness and durability, making it ideal for bookbinding. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a gum-coated man-made fiber fabric for book covers.
Nylon Stiffened Journal Cover Material
This is a gum-coated nylon fabric stiffened for notebook and journal outer covers, mimicking leatherette texture. The coating provides a premium feel and protection. It falls under tariff item 5901.10.00 as a man-made fiber book cover textile coated with gum or amylaceous substances.