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
44.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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