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Hard Rubber Battery Separators from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Hard Rubber Battery Separators from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4017.00.00.00