Wet Machine Battery Separator Board

High-purity wet machine board exceeding 225 g/m² used as separator material between battery electrodes. Meets HTS 4805.93.40.15 criteria for uncoated paperboard produced by wet machine process in rolls or sheets. Provides electrical insulation and electrolyte permeability essential for battery performance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8547.90.00Higher: 39.6% vs 35%

If impregnated with insulating compounds

Chemically treated insulating materials for electrical apparatus fall in Chapter 85.

4805.11.00Same rate: 35%

If fluting paper for corrugation with specific CMT resistance

Corrugated medium paper with defined crush resistance goes to 4805.11.

4820.90.00Same rate: 35%

If in rectangular sheets with embossing

Worked paperboard with embossing or patterns beyond note 3 moves to heading 4820.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include chemical composition analysis showing paper pulp dominance over plastic materials

Document Mullen burst strength if questioned on structural paperboard classification

Ensure no impregnation treatments that would classify as coated under 4811

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