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Battery Separator Nonwoven

Battery separator nonwoven membrane made of microporous polyethylene at 30 g/m², used in lithium-ion batteries to prevent short circuits. This product falls under tariff item 5603.92.00 as a nonwoven in the 25-70 g/m² range, potentially coated for electrolyte retention.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5603.91.00Same rate: Free

If the nonwoven weighs 25 g/m² or less

Different weight range for nonwovens.

5603.93.00Same rate: Free

If the nonwoven weighs more than 70 g/m²

Different weight range for nonwovens.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify the product as a nonwoven under 5603.92.00, ensuring the weight is 30 g/m²

• Provide technical documentation to the CBSA showing the microporous structure

• Verify that any coating does not shift classification to Chapter 39

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