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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of textile fabrics coated for book covers, tracing cloth, buckram & hat foundation fabrics (SITC 65731) totaled $6.5M in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Textile Fabrics Coated for Book Covers, Tracing Cloth, Buckram & Hat Foundation Fabrics paid $861K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $5.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGum- or starch-coated textile fabrics used in bookbinding, architectural tracing, and millinery hat foundations represent a specialized segment of the technical textiles market, with demand driven largely by publishing, archival, and fashion accessory industries. Tracing cloth and buckram are distinct by their finish and stiffness — tracing cloth is rendered translucent for drafting use, while buckram's heavy sizing gives it structural rigidity for hat brims and book spines. Importers should confirm fiber content and coating chemistry, as these affect both classification and any applicable textile visa or quota requirements.
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Buckram is a heavily sized or gum-coated open-weave fabric specifically intended for structural applications such as hat brims and book spines. Its classification depends on the base fiber, the coating agent, and the fabric's intended use — factors that can shift it between headings if the coating is plastic-based rather than gum or starch.
Textile visa and quota requirements depend on the fiber composition and country of origin. Even coated or treated fabrics may remain subject to textile import controls if the base fabric is cotton or man-made fiber from a country with applicable bilateral arrangements. Importers should verify current requirements with CBP prior to shipment.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $3.1M | -- | -$3.1M |
| CAMBODIA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| INDIA | $481K | $37K | -$444K |
| CANADA | $5K | $511K | +$505K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $408K | $18K | -$390K |
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