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HS code for buckram

5901

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

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “buckram” points to 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. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

The UK Global Tariff divides 5901 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6%.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 5901 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 5901 into 3 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 40%.

Duty rates compared

UK 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 40% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA 4.1% – 7% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 5.6%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for buckram?

Buckram are classified under 5901 (Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.