Polyester Book Cover Gum Cloth
Polyester book cover gum cloth is a starch-coated textile designed for library book covers and reinforced bindings. The gum coating prevents fraying and enhances durability, qualifying it under tariff item 5901.90.10 as a textile fabric coated with gum or amylaceous substances for book outer covers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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 coated with a plastic or rubber material
Non-amylaceous coatings fall under the sibling tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the coating is starch or gum-based and visible to the naked eye
• Provide the fabric's roll width and length in customs paperwork
• Ensure the cloth is not pre-cut into book cover shapes, as made-up articles classify elsewhere
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