Nylon Bookbinding Cover Cloth from Japan
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.
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
• 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