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HS Heading 5901 : Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 5901 encompasses textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations. It classifies 2 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 59 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 59

Heading

5901

Subheadings

2 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 5901

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
5901.10	Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous sub- stances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like	59	View 5901.10 Package →
5901.90	Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations, Other	59	View 5901.90 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 5901

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 5901 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 5901 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 5901 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 5901?

HS Heading 5901 covers Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations, grouping 2 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 5901?

Subheadings under Heading 5901 range from 5901.11 to 5901.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 5901?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 5901 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 5901?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 5901?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 5901?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 5901 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 5901?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 5901?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 5901?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.