PU Coated Nonwoven Imitation Suede from China

Nonwoven fabric at 120 g/m² impregnated with polyurethane and additional resins to create an imitation suede surface for automotive interiors. Classified in 5603.93.00.10 due to its nonwoven base coated beyond standard plastics, fitting the 'imitation suede' category. Offers water resistance and luxurious 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

Document coating process to prove it's not excluded under chapter notes for plastics/rubber dominance

Include GSM certification; discrepancies lead to audits and duty adjustments

Check for '223' statistical suffix applicability for imitation suede in CBP filings