Vinyl-Coated Polyester Album Cover Cloth from Japan
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'.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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