5901.10.20.00 - Other (229)

This HTS category, 5901.10.20.00, specifically covers textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances that are of a kind used for the outer covers of books or similar applications. These fabrics are characterized by their stiffened nature, achieved through the application of starchy or gummy coatings, making them suitable for providing structural integrity and durability to book bindings, as well as for other book-like products requiring a rigid cover.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 5901.10.10.00, based on the fiber content of the textile fabric. While 5901.10.10.00 enumerates such coated fabrics when made of man-made fibers, 5901.10.20.00 encompasses all other such coated fabrics that do not meet the specific criteria of being made from man-made fibers. This implies that fabrics composed of natural fibers, or blends not predominantly man-made, would fall under this residual classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is determined by the primary function of providing a stiffened, coated textile suitable for book covers or comparable uses, and by the exclusion of those fabrics specifically classified under the man-made fiber sibling category. Practical classification relies on the visible application of gum or amylaceous substances to impart stiffness, intended for binding or covering purposes.