Polyester Buckram for Book Spines from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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