Polyester Buckram for Book Spines from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
17%
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
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