Acrylic Nonwoven Battery Separator from Japan
Microporous nonwoven from acrylic man-made filaments >150 g/m², separating electrodes in lead-acid batteries. Classified in HTS 5603.14.9090 for other heavy nonwovens, as not reinforced cellular plastic per exclusions.
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
• Specify industrial end-use on entry; consumer batteries may alter classification
• Test for filament type; acrylic blends could shift material headings
• Provide thickness/porosity specs to distinguish from paper separators in 4823