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Microfiber Imitation Suede Cleaning Cloth Substrate from Japan

Nonwoven >150 g/m² coated with silicone emulsions and abrasives imitating suede texture for premium cleaning cloth backings. Classifies to HTS 5603.94.90.10 for nonwovens with additional non-standard coatings as 'imitation suede'. Used in automotive and household detailing products.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Lab certification of nonwoven vs. knitted structure essential; ensure (223) reporting

• Pitfall: end-use as finished cloth may push to 6307 if retail packaged