Nylon Stiffened Bookbinding Cloth from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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