Synthetic Buckram for Hardcover Bindings from Japan
Buckram made from synthetic man-made fibers, coated with starch gum for stiff book hardcovers. HTS 5901.10.10.00 for such stiffened textiles used in book production. Ideal for library editions.
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
• Use ASTM standards for stiffness testing in disputes
• Avoid bulk packaging labels suggesting industrial non-book use
• File for quota exemptions if volume high