Imitation Suede Nonwoven Fabric
A nonwoven fabric weighing 40 g/m², impregnated with polyurethane to mimic the texture and appearance of genuine suede leather. It falls under HTS 5603.92.0010 as a nonwoven material over 25 g/m² but not exceeding 70 g/m², coated with a material other than rubber or plastics as specified in the heading exclusions. Commonly used in fashion for lining and apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If textile fabric base, not nonwoven
Coated textile fabrics (not nonwovens) fall under Chapter 59; nonwovens specifically directed to Chapter 56.
If completely embedded in plastics visible to naked eye
Chapter notes exclude nonwovens fully embedded or coated on both sides with plastics from 5603, moving to Chapter 39.
If weight exceeds 70 g/m²
Nonwovens over 70 g/m² classified in 5603.93, based on grammage thresholds in the tariff structure.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify weight per m² (25-70 g) with lab testing to confirm classification; exceeding 70 g/m² shifts to 5603.93
• Document coating composition to prove it's not primarily plastics/rubber, avoiding reclassification to Chapter 39
• Label as 'imitation suede' if marketed as such, per statistical note (223), for accurate reporting
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