Gum-Coated Book Cover Cloth from Mexico
This is a woven cotton fabric coated with gum or starch to provide stiffness and durability, specifically used for the outer covers of hardcover books. The coating is visible and serves the purpose of bookbinding, placing it under tariff item 5901.90.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the coating is amylaceous or gum-based and visible
• Keep product specifications showing the intended use for book covers
• Be prepared to explain the difference from tracing cloth or painting canvas to CBSA