Nylon Bookbinding Cover Cloth
Gum-coated nylon fabric prepared for outer covers of hardcover books, providing durability and printability. Classified in HTS 5901.90.20.00 as man-made fiber textile coated with gum for bookbinding. The amylaceous coating ensures adhesion and stiffness for professional book covers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied without gum coating or stiffening
Plain woven nylon fabrics without specialized coating classify in Chapter 54.
If rubberized rather than gum-coated
Rubber-coated textiles for bookbinding shift to heading 5906 per chapter notes.
If pre-formed into complete book covers rather than fabric in rolls
Finished paper/bookbinding articles, even with textile facing, go to Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include samples showing visible gum coating during customs entry to distinguish from basic nylon textiles
• Declare specific bookbinding end-use to prevent misclassification as general coated fabric
• Comply with fiber content rules; blends over 50% man-made stay in 5901.90.20.00
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