Hard Rubber Battery Separators
Ebonite sheets used as insulating separators in lead-acid batteries. Falls under HTS 4017.00.00.00 for hard rubber articles, excluding electrical appliances of Section XVI.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If part of complete electrical battery
Battery components with electrical function classify in Section XVI.
If in simple sheet/plate form, not fabricated
Unworked hard rubber plates classify under heading 4008.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include technical specs proving non-electrical function and hard rubber composition
• Separate from battery assemblies to prevent classification as complete electrical goods
• Watch for soft rubber separators which fall under 4016
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