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Rubberized Bookbinding Cloth Tape

4 cm wide adhesive tape of rubber-impregnated cotton cloth for reinforcing book spines. Meets 5906.10.00.00 as narrow rubberized textile adhesive tape.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	2.9%	+37.5%	40.4%
🇲🇽Mexico	2.9%	+10.0%	12.9%
🇨🇦Canada	2.9%	+10.0%	12.9%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5901.90.20.00Higher: 44.5% vs 40.4%

If tracing cloth

5901 for prepared canvas/paint cloths.

4811.41Lower: 12.5% vs 40.4%

If paper-based adhesive

Paper tapes in chapter 48.

5208.49Lower: 27.2% vs 40.4%

If unprocessed woven cotton

Base fabric without rubber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Archive samples for fiber content verification

• Invoice as 'rubberized' not 'cloth tape' only

• Bulk rolls avoid 4823 classification

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