What is HS-4 5901 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
5901 — Textile fabrics, gum or amylaceous substance coated, used for outer book covers and like; tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics used for hat foundation
Chapter 59: Impregnated, coated textiles
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5901 when importing textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, such as those used for outer book covers. For instance, if you're bringing in a shipment of coated fabric specifically designed for bookbinding, this code is applicable.
When deciding between the HS-6 lines under this heading, consider the end use of the fabric. HS-6 590110 is for fabrics intended for book covers, while HS-6 590190 covers other applications like tracing cloth or stiffened textiles for hats. If your product is not for book covers, you should use 590190.
Both subheadings involve coated fabrics, but the distinction lies in their specific applications. If your shipment includes prepared painting canvases or buckram, you would classify it under 590190, while any fabric specifically for book covers falls under 590110.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 5901 · coated textile fabrics · gum coated fabrics · book cover fabrics · tracing cloth imports · prepared painting canvas · buckram textile · hat foundation materials · textile articles for industrial use · amylaceous substance coated fabrics
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Coated fabric rolls for bookbinding
- Tracing cloth for artists
- Prepared painting canvases for oil painting
- Buckram used in hat making
- Stiffened textile fabrics for industrial use
- Textile materials for outer book covers
Common questions
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How to classify coated fabrics for book covers?
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What are the differences between HS-6 590110 and 590190?
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Can I use HS-4 5901 for tracing cloth?
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What materials fall under HS-4 5901?
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How to import buckram textile fabrics?
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Related topics
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importing coated textile fabrics for book covers
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classifying tracing cloth under HS codes
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understanding HS-6 subheadings for textiles
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requirements for importing prepared painting canvas
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differences between book cover and tracing cloth fabrics
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using HS-4 5901 for stiffened textile imports
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-4 5901?
- HS-4 5901 includes textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, specifically for outer book covers and similar uses, as well as tracing cloth and stiffened textiles.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 code for my textile fabric?
- Determine the specific use of your fabric. If it's for book covers, use **HS-6 590110**. For other applications like tracing cloth or buckram, use **HS-6 590190**.
- Can I use HS-4 5901 for importing buckram?
- Yes, if the buckram is coated with gum or amylaceous substances and used for hat foundations, it falls under **HS-6 590190**.
- What is the difference between HS-6 590110 and HS-6 590190?
- HS-6 590110 is specifically for fabrics used as outer covers for books, while HS-6 590190 covers other coated textiles like tracing cloth and prepared painting canvases.
- Are there any specific import regulations for HS-4 5901?
- Check with your local customs authority for any specific import regulations or duties related to coated textile fabrics under HS-4 5901.
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HS-6 subheadings (2)
- 590110Textile fabrics; coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like
- 590190Textile fabrics; coated with gum or amylaceous substances, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics for hat foundations, (excluding book covers)