Stiffened Buckram for Bookbinding from Mexico
Stiffened buckram for bookbinding is a linen-based buckram stiffened with a gum coating for use in creating rigid covers for deluxe book editions. It falls under tariff item 5901.90.10 as a textile fabric coated with gum for book outer covers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Ensure the gum coating is visible and not just a dressing
• Provide the fabric's composition (linen) and coating details to CBSA
• Avoid importing finished book covers, which would classify under Chapter 49