Handbag Imitation Suede Backing Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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