Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric from China

A nonwoven fabric made from man-made filaments, weighing 100 g/m², impregnated with a synthetic resin to mimic the texture and appearance of suede leather. It falls under HTS 5603.13.0010 as it is specifically designated for 'imitation suede' nonwovens impregnated with materials other than rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers. Commonly used in fashion and upholstery for its leather-like feel.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify the coating is visible to the naked eye and not fully embedding the nonwoven to avoid reclassification to Chapter 39

Provide lab test reports confirming weight between 70-150 g/m² and man-made filament composition for customs clearance

Label as 'imitation suede' only if it meets the specific impregnation criteria to match this statistical suffix