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

12.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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