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5901.90.40.00/Gum-Coated Book Cover Cloth/Japan

Gum-Coated Book Cover Cloth from Japan

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 — 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%
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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

Gum-Coated Book Cover Cloth from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5901.90.40.00