Automotive Cotton Battery Wadding Separator
Thin cotton wadding sheets used as separators in lead-acid batteries for electrolyte absorption. The specialized density retains the wadding structure. It falls under tariff item 5601.21.29 as other wadding of cotton.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the separators are cut to shape for specific batteries
Cut-to-shape separators are articles of wadding.
If the separators are part of a complete battery
Battery parts are classified in Chapter 85.
If the wadding is bonded with a plastic or rubber binder
Bonded nonwovens fall under heading 56.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wadding is not impregnated with battery acid or other chemicals at the time of import, as that would affect classification
• If the separators are cut to specific battery dimensions, they may be considered articles
• Provide technical specifications to support the wadding classification
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