5603.92.00.10—Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)General
Free
Units
kg
Column 2
74%
Special
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HTS 5603.92.00.10 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223). It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 2 Chapter 99 flags link to this code (2 active). A Chapter 99 flag is not a shipment-level determination; origin, product facts, claims, and entry date control whether a provision applies.
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Chapter 99 flags linked to this code; applicability depends on origin, product facts, claims, and entry date
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.01 | section_301Active | The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25% |
| 9903.88.15 | section_301Active | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 7.5% |
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of two personal care kits from China
The tariff classification of Boss® Small Pet First Aid Kit, Boss® Large Pet First Aid Kit and Boss® Bike Repair First Aid Kit
The tariff classification of pre-saturated disposable antiseptic cleaning wipes
The tariff classification of a tin canister from China.
The tariff classification of nonwoven disposable Dye Grabber Cloths, from Germany.
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 5603.92.00.10 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223). It belongs to Chapter 56 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 5603.92.00.10 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 5603.92.00.10 is 74%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, and Russia).
Tandom links section_301 provision 9903.88.01 to HTS 5603.92.00.10. Its published rate notation is The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25%, and its status on 2026-09-26 is active. 1 additional Chapter 99 flag also link to this code. A flag is not a shipment-level determination; check origin, product facts, claims, and entry date.
Tandom's current catalog view links no potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags to HTS 5603.92.00.10. Check current Commerce scope materials and Federal Register notices before relying on an HTS-only screen.
Tandom guides relevant to this code
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