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'.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5905.00.10.00Lower: 35% vs 42%

If prepared as wall covering

Width over 45cm and back-treated for walls goes to 5905.

3921.13Lower: 14.2% vs 42%

If plastic dominates

If textile embedded in plastic, chapter 39 plates apply.

5907.00Lower: 10% vs 42%

If sold in bulk for upholstery

Non-specific coated textiles for furniture shift to 5907.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use photos in entries to demonstrate coating and stiffness for book-like use

Avoid describing as 'general upholstery' to prevent 5907 reclass

Confirm man-made content via lab tests for subheading accuracy

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