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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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