Hard Rubber Battery Separators from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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