Furniture Upholstery Imitation Suede Nonwoven from Japan
45 g/m² nonwoven polyester filament fabric with metallic-resin impregnation creating suede-like nap for sofa covers. Fits HTS 5603.12.0010 as imitation suede nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range with non-standard coating.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct grammage testing to certify 25-70 g/m² range, critical for subheading accuracy
• Document impregnation process to prove exclusion from plastic-coated categories in notes