Synthetic Chamois Nonwoven Cloth from Japan
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 — 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%
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