PU Coated Nonwoven Imitation Suede from Japan
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 — 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
• 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