Battery Separator Nonwoven 30 g/m²
Microporous polyethylene nonwoven separator sheets, weighing 30 g/m², for use in lithium-ion batteries. These thin nonwovens are classified under tariff item 5603.92.00 as nonwovens weighing more than 25 g/m² but not more than 70 g/m², where cohesion is fiber-based and not plastic-embedded.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the separator sheets are presented as parts of lithium-ion batteries
Parts of electric accumulators fall under heading 85.07.
If the separator sheets are entirely coated or covered with plastics visible to the naked eye
Nonwovens completely embedded or covered with plastics fall under Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the separator sheets are not completely embedded in plastics or rubber, which would reclassify them to Chapter 39 or 40
• If the separators are specifically designed for batteries, they may be classified as parts of electrical goods under Chapter 85
• Provide technical specifications showing the microporous structure and weight for CBSA
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