5603.93.00.10 - Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)

This HTS subheading, 5603.93.00.10, covers nonwoven textile materials that are not made from rubber, plastics, wood pulp, or glass fibers. These nonwovens are characterized by being impregnated, coated, or covered with materials beyond those explicitly excluded, and specifically include "imitation suede." The critical weight criterion for this category is that the material must weigh more than 70 grams per square meter but not exceed 150 grams per square meter.

The primary distinction for this subheading lies in its specific inclusion of "imitation suede" and the defined weight range. Unlike the sibling category 5603.93.00.90, which broadly captures "Other" nonwovens within the same weight bracket and material exclusion criteria, this subheading provides a more specific classification for imitation suede products meeting these physical parameters. This ensures that specialized imitation suede materials are correctly identified and distinguished from other general-purpose nonwovens within this weight class.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subdivisions under 5603.93.00.10. Therefore, the classification concludes at this level, with all nonwoven materials meeting the description and weight specifications being placed here. Customs professionals should ensure that the material's weight, composition (excluding specific materials), and the presence of impregnation, coating, or covering (particularly if it results in an imitation suede finish) are thoroughly verified to confirm accurate classification.