Dyed Cotton Bookbinding Cloth

Stiff, dyed cotton fabric at 175 g/m² for book covers and journals. Under HTS 5212.13.60 as other lightweight dyed woven cotton, plain weave, piece-dyed without coating. Provides durable, colored exterior.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5210Lower: 17.8% vs 42.8%

If >200 g/m²

Simple weight shift within dyed 'other'.

5901.90.20Lower: 42% vs 42.8%

If coated with pyroxylin

Traditional book cloth coatings classify in 59.

4820Lower: 10% vs 42.8%

If already bound into book

Finished paper products in Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

End-use as binding doesn't change fabric classification

Verify no plastic content pushing to Chapter 59

Small rolls common; ensure commercial invoice matches

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