5901.90.40.00—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 (229)
General
4.1%
Units
m2, kg
Column 2
35%
Special
Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 5901.90.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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 (229). It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 59: Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use, Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 active AD/CVD order flags this code.
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Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(1)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Recent CBP rulings(5)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
Classification and country of origin determination for cotton artist canvas; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(1)
The tariff classification of an artists canvas and paint set from China
The tariff classification of an artist canvas and paint kit, from China.
The tariff classification of an art set from China, an art set from Vietnam, crayons, oil pastels, acrylic paints, paint brushes, a paper art pad, a canvas art pad, an eraser, a sharpener, a plastic paint palette and learning guides from China and various pencils from Vietnam.
The tariff classification of a prepared artist’s canvas and a painting kit, from China.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 5901.90.40.00?
HTS 5901.90.40.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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 (229). It belongs to Chapter 59 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 5901.90.40.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 5901.90.40.00 is 4.1%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 5901.90.40.00?
Yes. Imports of HTS 5901.90.40.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 5901.90.40.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 5901.90.40.00 is 35%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 5901.90.40.00?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 5901.90.40.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 5901.90.40.00 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 1 AD/CVD order flag this code: A-570-899 (AD, China). Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Trade programs(14)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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