Delicate Printed Cotton Mull Bookbinding Cloth

Printed mull fabric of 100% cotton, yarn number 78, weighing 88 g/m² in plain weave, used for bookbinding reinforcement. HTS 5208.51.80 due to printed high-count (69+) yarns, 85%+ cotton, plain weave ≤100 g/m². Its openness suits archival uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

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5208.42.40Lower: 46.4% vs 47.5%

If number under 69

High number (69+) separates 5208.51.80 from coarser 5208.42 printed plain weave.

5901.90.20Lower: 42% vs 47.5%

If coated or laminated for book cloth

Uncoated woven cotton is 5208; textile coatings shift to Chapter 59.

4820.90.00Lower: 35% vs 47.5%

If pre-cut into bookbinding sheets

Fabrics are continuous in 5208; worked sheets may classify as paper articles in 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm plain weave only (per US note b, no mixed weaves); test for excessive sizing impact on weight

Note hand-loomed certification eligibility under 5208

Declare end-use if industrial to check exemptions

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