Rubberized Cotton Bookbinding Cloth

Durable cotton fabric with rubber impregnation used for book covers and binding, offering flexibility and water resistance. HTS 5906.99.1000 applies to this rubberized cotton textile, excluding tire fabrics, with coating visible to the naked eye. Weight and composition confirm chapter 59 placement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5901.90.20.00Higher: 42% vs 37.7%

If coated with gum or amylaceous substances for tracing

Gum-coated textiles for technical uses like patterns are in 5901, not rubber.

4820.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.7%

If used in finished book covers as registers or exercise books

Completed paper or paperboard articles with textile covers classify in Chapter 48.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 37.7%

If uncoated woven cotton fabric of specific yarns

Without rubber treatment, it remains plain polyester-cotton blend in Chapter 54/52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Archive dyeing and coating process records; customs may request proof against 5811 embroidery exclusion

Import in rolls >45cm width to avoid wall covering misclassification in 5905

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain coated cotton from specific countries

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