Handbag Imitation Suede Backing Fabric from Mexico
Handbag imitation suede backing fabric is a 35 g/m² polypropylene filament nonwoven with a specialty polymer coating (beyond plastics) for suede effect in luxury bag interiors. It is classified under tariff item 5603.12.00 because it is a nonwoven of man-made filaments weighing between 25 and 70 g/m². The specialty polymer coating is not considered plastics or rubber for tariff purposes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the specialty polymer coating is not visible plastics or rubber, which would shift classification to Chapter 39 or 40
• The 35 g/m² weight must be documented
• If the fabric is cut to shape for handbags, verify it is not considered 'made up' under Section XI Note 7