5603.12.00.10/Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric/Japan

Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric from Japan

A nonwoven fabric made from man-made filaments, weighing 40 g/m², impregnated with polyurethane to mimic the texture and appearance of genuine suede leather. It falls under HTS 5603.12.0010 due to its weight range (more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m²) and impregnation with material other than rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers, specifically as 'imitation suede'. Commonly used in fashion and upholstery.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify weight per square meter (25-70 g/m²) and impregnation type via lab testing to confirm classification under 5603.12.0010

• Provide mill test certificates showing man-made filament composition and non-plastic/rubber coating for customs clearance

• Avoid misclassification as leather substitutes under Chapter 41 by documenting textile nonwoven base