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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8547.90.00Higher: 39.6% vs 37.7%

If part of complete electrical battery

Battery components with electrical function classify in Section XVI.

4008.11.50.00Higher: 38.3% vs 37.7%

If in simple sheet/plate form, not fabricated

Unworked hard rubber plates classify under heading 4008.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include technical specs proving non-electrical function and hard rubber composition

β€’ Separate from battery assemblies to prevent classification as complete electrical goods

β€’ Watch for soft rubber separators which fall under 4016