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Embossed Battery Separator Paper from Japan

Specialty embossed paper used as separators in alkaline batteries for electrolyte retention. Industrial HTS 4808.90.40.00 classification.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Purity/ash content specs critical

• Thickness/micro-porosity tests

• Parts vs finished battery declaration