Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric from China

A lightweight nonwoven fabric made from man-made filaments weighing not more than 25 g/m², impregnated with a special resin to mimic the texture and appearance of genuine suede leather. Classified under HTS 5603.11.00.10 due to its specific impregnation beyond standard plastics or rubber, explicitly noted as 'imitation suede' in the tariff description. Commonly used in fashion for linings and apparel accents.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify weight does not exceed 25 g/m² and confirm impregnation is visible and not solely plastic/rubber to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39

Provide lab test reports on filament composition and impregnation material for customs valuation and origin determination

Label as 'imitation suede' if marketed as such to align with statistical note (223) for accurate reporting