HS 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
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 59 Impregnated, coated textiles
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 59
Chapter 59 Impregnated, coated textiles
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 5901 covers
Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with rubber/plastic.
Classification notes
Coating material and base fabric drive classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 5901
What is HS 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 is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 59 (Impregnated, coated textiles). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 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 covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 5901 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 5901 products?
Coating material and base fabric drive classification.