Acrylic Nonwoven Battery Separator from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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