5603.12.00.10 - Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)

This HTS classification, 5603.12.00.10, specifically addresses nonwoven fabrics of man-made filaments that weigh more than 25 grams per square meter but not more than 70 grams per square meter. A key characteristic of this category is that the nonwovens are impregnated, coated, or covered with materials other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers. This includes materials that create an "imitation suede" finish. The focus here is on the secondary treatment and the specific weight range of the base nonwoven material.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS code 5603.12.00.70 covers nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for sale, whether or not separated, perforated, or impregnated, provided they are not classified elsewhere. This implies a more finished or specifically prepared product. HTS code 5603.12.00.95 encompasses all other nonwoven fabrics within this weight range that do not meet the criteria for 5603.12.00.10 or 5603.12.00.70. Therefore, 5603.12.00.10 is for the base material with specific secondary treatments, not finished articles or general "other" classifications.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 5603.12.00.10 hinges on verifying the base material is a nonwoven of man-made filaments, its weight falls within the specified range of 25 to 70 g/m², and that it has undergone impregnation, coating, or covering with materials beyond the excluded substances, resulting in characteristics like an imitation suede.