U.S. imports of Textile Fabrics Coated with Gum or Starch for Book Covers (HS 590110) totaled $105K in September 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Textile Fabrics Coated with Gum or Starch for Book Covers paid $23K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 22.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Textile Fabrics Coated with Gum or Starch for Book Covers imports of $105K in September 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $331K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataGum- or amylaceous-substance-coated textile fabrics used as outer covering material for books, binders, and similar products occupy a narrow but specialized niche in the publishing-supply and bookbinding industries. The US tariff lines split the heading between man-made fiber substrates (5901101000) and all other fiber types (5901102000), a distinction that affects duty liability and quota applicability. South Korea is the leading supplier to the US market under this heading, with the Netherlands and Cambodia also among the top sources. Importers should confirm whether the coating weight and end-use specification align with the 'book cover' use requirement, as coated fabrics intended for other industrial applications may fall under heading 5903.
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Heading 5901 is limited to fabrics coated specifically with gum or amylaceous (starch-based) substances of a kind used for book covers or similar applications. Heading 5903 covers fabrics coated with plastics such as PVC or polyurethane. The coating chemistry — natural gum/starch versus synthetic plastic — is the primary classification dividing line, and the end-use context (bookbinding versus industrial or apparel applications) provides supporting evidence.
South Korea has a well-established technical textile and specialty coated-fabric manufacturing base, and its producers have historically supplied the global bookbinding and stationery industries with consistent quality and volume. Under the KORUS free trade agreement, qualifying South Korean-origin goods may receive preferential duty treatment, which can further reinforce its competitive position for US buyers.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 5901
Subheading 590110 · $105K of $6.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$105KYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $3.6M of Textile Fabrics Coated with Gum or Starch for Book Covers.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
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China and Pakistan together supply 56% of it. China pays 41.6% duty; Netherlands 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 22.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5901102000 | Textile Fabrics Coated for Book Covers, Except Mmf | $435K | 10.21% | 100.00% | $44K |
| 5901101000 | Textile Fabrics Coated for Book Covers, Mmf | $228K | 1.09% | 9.58% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5901100000 | Textl Fabrc, Coatd W-Gum/Amylc, Outer Cover of Books | $13K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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