Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations
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Heading 5901 covers textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances for book covers and similar uses, plus tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram, and similar stiffened fabrics for hat foundations. It splits first between the book-cover-type coated fabrics of 5901.10 and other goods of 5901.90. Each subheading then splits by fiber content: man-made fibers compared with other fibers.
Products in this heading
- Book cover fabric coated with gum or starch
- Tracing cloth
- Prepared painting canvas
- Buckram for hat foundations
- Stiffened textile fabric for hat foundations
- Man-made fiber fabric for outer book covers
- Other fiber fabric for outer book covers
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the coating: gum or amylaceous substance points to 5901; plastic points to 5903 and rubber to 5906.
- Check the use: outer book covers and similar uses go in 5901.10; tracing cloth, painting canvas, buckram, and other stiffened fabrics go in 5901.90.
- Determine fiber content: man-made fibers and other fibers have separate lines under both 5901.10 and 5901.90.
- Confirm the fabric is textile and not a floor covering or a technical article covered by another heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 5903Textile fabric coated or laminated with plastics
Plastic coating or lamination is classified in heading 5903, not 5901.
- Heading 5906Rubberized textile fabric
Rubber coating or covering puts it in heading 5906 unless it is tire cord fabric.
- Heading 5902Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn
Tire cord fabric has its own heading, 5902.
- Heading 5904Linoleum or textile-backed floor covering
Floor coverings are classified in heading 5904.
- Heading 5911Textile product for technical use under chapter note 8
Technical textile products are classified in heading 5911 when they meet the chapter note.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for gum-coated book cover fabric of man-made fibers?
It is classified under 5901.10.10.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 7%.
What is the duty on book cover fabric of other than man-made fibers?
Book cover fabric of other than man-made fibers is classified under 5901.10.20.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 4.1%.
How do I classify prepared painting canvas of man-made fibers?
Prepared painting canvas of man-made fibers is classified under 5901.90.20.00, and the general (MFN) rate is 7%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.