Hard Rubber Battery Separators from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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