Nylon Stiffened Bookbinding Cloth from China

A nylon-based textile fabric treated with amylaceous substances for rigidity, designed specifically for hardcover book exteriors. Classified under HTS 5901.10.10.00 as a gum-coated man-made fiber fabric for book covers. The preparation prevents buckling during binding processes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include mill test reports showing amylaceous coating weight to confirm classification

Avoid common pitfalls by distinguishing from paper-backed materials which go to chapter 48

Ensure invoices specify 'for book covers' to support duty rate application