Technical Coated Fabric
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Bookbinding Cloth & Stiffened Cotton Buckram Fabric
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What is classified under HS Code 5901.10.00?
HS Code 5901.10.00 covers textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like (Bookbinding cloth / Stiffened buckram). In commercial practice these goods are traded as Technical Coated Fabric made of Gum-Coated Cotton, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as bookbinding cloth, buckram fabric, stiffened cloth.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 59 (Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated Textile Fabrics), then Heading 5901 (Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, book covers; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram) and Subheading 5901.10 (Fabrics coated with gum/amylaceous substances (book covers)), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 5901.10.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, Gum-Coated Cotton and Technical Coated Fabric.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (Gum-Coated Cotton) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 5901.10.00
- Commercial invoice: print 5901.10.00 next to the item description (Technical Coated Fabric) with the material composition (Gum-Coated Cotton) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 5901.10.00?
HS Code 5901.10.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like (Bookbinding cloth / Stiffened buckram)". It falls under Chapter 59 (Impregnated, Coated, Covered or Laminated Textile Fabrics).
Which products are classified under HS Code 5901.10.00?
This code covers Technical Coated Fabric made of Gum-Coated Cotton. Key commercial items include bookbinding cloth, buckram fabric, stiffened cloth, hat buckram.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 5901.10.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Always check local customs authority tariff schedules for current rates.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 5901.10.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.