HS Code 5901
Coated Fabrics for Book Covers and Painting
HS code 5901 covers textile fabrics coated with gum or starch for book covers, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, and buckram for hat foundations.
HS Code 5901 — Coated Fabrics for Book Covers and Painting
This code includes industrial-grade textile fabrics treated with starch or gum, specifically for bookbinding (covers), tracing, or painting. It also includes buckram and similar stiffened fabrics used to create structural foundations for hats and headwear.
What's included
- Bookbinding cloth
- Primed artists' canvas
- Buckram for millinery
- Tracing cloth
- Stiffened fabric for collars
What's excluded
- Plastic-coated fabrics for general use → use
5903(If the coating is plastic-based rather than gum/starch, it moves to 5903.)
Common examples
- Gesso-primed cotton canvas rolls for oil painting
- Starch-coated linen for luxury bookbinding
- Stiff buckram mesh for fascinator bases
Frequently asked questions
Is unprimed canvas classified here?
No, unprimed canvas is classified as a standard woven fabric (e.g., Chapter 52 for cotton) until it is 'prepared' with a coating.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 7%
- Documentation: Invoices should specify that the fabric is 'prepared' or 'coated' for its specific purpose.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, India, United Kingdom
- Top importers: United States, France, Canada, Australia
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Key takeaway
Specialised industrial textiles used in publishing, fine arts, and millinery.
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