Polyester Book Cover Fabric
This man-made fiber textile fabric is coated with gum or amylaceous substances to provide stiffness and durability for use as outer covers on books and similar printed materials. It falls under HTS 5901.10.10.00 due to its specific coating and intended application for bookbinding. The coating ensures it can withstand handling without fraying.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coated with visible plastics instead of gum
Plastic-coated man-made fabrics shift to heading 5903, excluding invisible or embedded coatings.
If uncoated woven polyester fabric
Without gum coating, it remains a standard woven fabric of synthetic filaments in chapter 54.
If used for clothing linings rather than books
Heading 5907 covers other coated textiles not specifically for book covers or hat foundations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the coating is visible and consists of gum or starch-based substances per chapter notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide documentation proving end-use for book covers, as general coated fabrics may fall elsewhere
• Check fiber content labels to confirm over 50% man-made fibers like polyester or nylon
Related Products under HTS 5901.10.10.00
Nylon Stiffened Bookbinding Cloth
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.
Acrylic Coated Bible Cover Fabric
Man-made acrylic fiber fabric coated with gum substances, stiffened for durable covers on bibles and religious texts. It qualifies for HTS 5901.10.10.00 as a prepared textile for outer book covers. The coating enhances print adhesion and longevity.
Polyester Buckram for Book Spines
Stiffened polyester buckram fabric coated with starch-based amylaceous substances, used for reinforcing book spines and covers. Falls under HTS 5901.10.10.00 for gum-coated man-made textiles for bookbinding. Provides shape retention in hardcovers.
Man-Made Fiber Tracing Cloth
Semi-transparent nylon tracing cloth coated with gum for stability, used in drafting and design for tracing patterns. Classified in HTS 5901.10.10.00 as prepared man-made textile with gum coating. The treatment prevents ink bleed and enhances durability.
Vinyl-Coated Polyester Album Cover Cloth
No, wait—vinyl is plastic; adjust: Gum-stiffened polyester cloth for photo album covers, providing a premium finish. HTS 5901.10.10.00 covers this man-made fiber product coated for book-like outer covers. Extends to albums as 'books or the like'.
Prepared Acrylic Canvas for Book Art
Acrylic fiber canvas coated with amylaceous substances for use in artistic book covers and portfolios. Under HTS 5901.10.10.00 for man-made prepared painting canvas or book fabrics. Coating preps surface for paints and inks.