Hard Rubber Battery Separators from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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