5901.10 - Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous sub- stances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like:

This HTS category, 5901.10, encompasses textile fabrics that have been coated with gum or amylaceous substances. These fabrics are specifically designed and recognized for their application as outer covers for books and similar binding purposes. The coating imparts stiffness and durability, making them suitable for protecting book covers and facilitating their handling.

While the parent heading 5901 covers a broader range of treated textile fabrics including tracing cloth and prepared painting canvas, this sub-heading 5901.10 is exclusively for those materials intended for bookbinding applications. The sibling category, 5901.90, covers "Other" treated fabrics within heading 5901 that do not fit the specific descriptions of 5901.10 or other potential sub-classifications.

The subcategories within 5901.10 further refine the classification based on the fiber content. 5901.10.10.00 specifically addresses fabrics of man-made fibers, while 5901.10.20.00 covers all other textile fabrics falling under this description, such as those made from natural fibers. This distinction allows for more granular statistical tracking and potential duty rate differentiation.