Battery Separator Nonwoven 155 g/m²

Microporous polyester nonwoven separator fabric 155 g/m² for lithium-ion batteries. HTS 5603.14.90 classifies as heavy other man-made filament nonwoven. Not shifted if textile content >50% without full plastic lamination.

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 imported as battery insulating part

Electrical machinery insulating fittings classify functionally in Chapter 85.

3920.99.50Higher: 40.8% vs 35%

If plastic film with minimal textile

Other plastic plates/sheets if nonwoven <50% or embedded.

5903.90Lower: 12.7% vs 35%

If technically coated for insulation

Impregnated technical textiles move to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide porosity and thickness specs to affirm nonwoven vs. plastic film status

REACH compliance docs for EU; chemical treatments scrutinized

Declare as component, not battery part, for Chapter 56 retention

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