Fashion Imitation Suede Apparel Interlining

Lightweight 30 g/m² nonwoven from polyester filaments, surface-coated with acrylic-resin blend beyond standard plastics to imitate suede for jacket linings. HTS 5603.12.0010 applies due to weight range, man-made filaments, and qualifying 'imitation suede' impregnation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5602.10.10.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If needleloom felt rather than nonwoven

Chapter notes define felt (including needleloom) under 5602, separate from standard nonwovens in 5603.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 35%

If for industrial textile use like machinery belting

End-use as industrial textile article shifts to Chapter 59, not raw nonwoven material.

5407.61.99Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If woven from man-made filament yarns

Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments fall under Chapter 54, not nonwovens.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label fiber content accurately (100% man-made filaments) per FTC rules to support 5603 classification

Submit coating analysis report confirming 'other than plastics/rubber' for smooth customs processing

Watch for set classification if fused with outer fabric during import

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