Gum-Coated Book Cover Cloth from Canada
Woven cotton fabric coated with gum or starch to provide stiffness and durability, specifically used for outer covers of hardcover books. This falls under HTS 5901.90.40.00 as a textile fabric coated with amylaceous substances for bookbinding purposes. The coating is visible and enhances printability and foldability.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the coating is gum or starch-based via lab testing, as misclassification to uncoated fabrics is common
• Provide documentation proving end-use for book covers to avoid reclassification
• Ensure fabric weight and stiffness meet 'stiffened textile' criteria per chapter notes