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U.S. imports of tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, and buckram for hat foundations (HS 590190) totaled $5.9M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Tracing Cloth, Prepared Painting Canvas, and Buckram for Hat Foundations paid $794K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $5.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataStiffened and specially prepared textile fabrics serving the drafting, fine-arts, and millinery trades are grouped under this heading, covering tracing cloth used in technical drawing, primed or prepared canvas for painters, and buckram-type stiffeners used as hat foundations. The US schedule divides the heading between man-made fiber versions (5901902000) and non-MMF versions (5901904000), reflecting the shift in the industry from traditional linen and cotton substrates toward synthetic alternatives. Vietnam and Cambodia are the leading suppliers, with India and China also among the top sources. Because these fabrics serve highly specific professional end uses, buyers should verify that surface preparation, weight, and stiffness specifications match the intended application before importation.
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Yes. Prepared painting canvas — fabric that has been primed, sized, or otherwise treated specifically for use as a painting surface — falls under heading 5901. Raw, untreated woven canvas fabric would typically be classified in Chapter 52 (cotton) or Chapter 54/55 (man-made fibers) depending on fiber content, before any surface preparation is applied.
Customs may request commercial invoices, product specifications, or manufacturer's technical data sheets confirming the fabric's intended use as a millinery foundation material. The stiffening agent, fabric construction, and weight range consistent with hat-making trade standards all support classification under 5901. Stiffened fabrics intended for bookbinding or other industrial uses would be classified elsewhere.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5901904000 | TRACING CLOTH; PAINTING CANVAS ETC, EXCEPT MMF | $5.7M | 14.89% | $743K |
| 5901902000 | TRACING CLOTH; PAINTING CANVAS ETC, MANMADE FIBERS | $235K | 30.54% | $52K |
TRACING CLOTH; PAINTING CANVAS ETC, EXCEPT MMF
TRACING CLOTH; PAINTING CANVAS ETC, MANMADE FIBERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5901900000 | TRACING CLOTH;PREPRD PAINTG CANVAS;BUCKRAM-HAT FND | $855K |
TRACING CLOTH;PREPRD PAINTG CANVAS;BUCKRAM-HAT FND
280.9K m2
TEXTILE PRODUCTS ETC FOR TECHNICAL USES NESOI
HS 591190
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, PLASTICS NESOI
HS 590390
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, POLYURETHANE
HS 590320
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS
HS 590220
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGNATED ETC NESOI WITH PVC
HS 590310
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, NYLON ETC
HS 590210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| California | $856K | $21K | -$834K |
| Pennsylvania | $507K | $9K | -$499K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $939K | -- | -$939K |