High-Count Printed Cotton Mull for Bookbinding from Japan
Printed cotton mull (86% cotton, #78 yarn, 160 g/m²) used in bookbinding falls under HTS 5208.59.80 due to its fine high-number yarns. Provides durable yet lightweight reinforcement. Printing adds decorative endpaper coordination.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• For industrial end-use, include buyer specifications showing bookbinding application
• Verify no special finishes that could classify as coated fabric under Chapter 59
• Quantify total single yarns per cm² for accurate average number per HTS formulas