Nonwoven Microfiber Imitation Suede from Mexico
Synthetic microfiber nonwoven sheet weighing 90 g/m², surface-treated with wax and polymers for suede imitation used in handbags. HTS 5603.93.00.10 applies as it's impregnated/coated with materials additional to plastics, explicitly 'imitation suede'. Provides a soft, napped finish.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for visible coating; naked eye test per chapter notes prevents shift to Chapters 39/40
• Maintain mill certificates showing fiber content >50% textile to avoid plastics classification
• Declare as 'imitation suede' for statistical reporting to match HTS description