5901Textile 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:
書籍装丁用その他これに類する用途に供する種類の紡織用繊維の織物類でガム又はでん粉質の物質を塗布したもの、トレーシングクロス、画用カンバス及びハットファンデーション用バックラムその他これに類する硬化紡織用繊維の織物類
HS code 5901 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “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:”. This code has 2 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 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:) totaled ¥41M (YoY +43.2%), with a volume of 46,510 KG at about ¥880/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (65.5%), Viet Nam (15.1%), Italy (12.7%). Exports totaled ¥5M (YoY +1222.2%), with a volume of 686 KG at about ¥7,035/KG. The top export destinations are Canada (35.8%), Indonesia (17.7%), Taiwan (16.5%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | ¥11M | 35.8% | 2,520 KG | ¥4,535/KG |
| 2 | Indonesia | ¥6M | 17.7% | 1,042 KG | ¥5,426/KG |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥5M | 16.5% | 968 KG | ¥5,441/KG |
| 4 | Hong Kong | ¥3M | 9.1% | 201 KG | ¥14,542/KG |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥2M | 7.0% | 32 KG | ¥69,906/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥324M | 65.5% | 365,178 KG | ¥887/KG |
| 2 | Viet Nam | ¥75M | 15.1% | 176,143 KG | ¥425/KG |
| 3 | Italy | ¥63M | 12.7% | 22,674 KG | ¥2,777/KG |
| 4 | Republic of Korea | ¥13M | 2.7% | 7,746 KG | ¥1,707/KG |
| 5 | Belgium | ¥8M | 1.6% | 1,247 KG | ¥6,400/KG |
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