Synthetic Chamois Nonwoven Cloth from China
Microfiber nonwoven (75 g/m²) covered with oil-absorbent emulsion mimicking chamois leather for drying applications. HTS 5603.13.0010 applies to such imitation suede/chamois with qualifying coatings on man-made nonwovens. Popular for car detailing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for naked-eye visible coating to comply with Chapter 56 vs 54/55 notes
• Package as rolls for 5603; retail kits risk 6307 as made-up articles