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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for hat foundations
Subheading separates hat buckram from book cover fabrics within 5901.
If coated for industrial filters
Other painted or coated textiles not for books/hats go to 5907.
If dyed but not stiffened
Basic dyed polyester woven fabric stays in chapter 54 without special coating.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document end-use with buyer contracts specifying bookbinding to avoid broader 5907 classification
• Measure coating grammage to ensure it meets 'stiffened' criteria without exceeding limits
• Watch for blending with natural fibers, which could shift to 5901.90
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Nylon Stiffened Bookbinding Cloth
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