Handbag Imitation Suede Backing Fabric

35 g/m² polypropylene filament nonwoven with specialty polymer coating (beyond plastics) for suede effect in luxury bag interiors. HTS 5603.12.0010 due to precise weight and 'imitation suede' statistical designation.

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.

5603.94.10Same rate: 35%

If impregnated/coated with rubber or plastics only

Standard plastic/rubber coatings fall outside the 'other materials' specification of 5603.12.0010.

5407.52.20Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If woven polyester filament fabric

Woven textile structures from same filaments classify in Chapter 54.

4814.90.02.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If wallpaper base with surface coating

Similar weight/coated nonwovens for wallcoverings go to Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use independent lab for filament composition and weight verification

Avoid bulk import confusion with finished handbags under Chapter 42

Declare exact impregnation materials to differentiate from 5603.94 categories

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