Nylon Stiffened Bookbinding Cloth from Japan
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 — 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
• 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