Wetlaid Nonwoven Battery Separator from Japan
Wetlaid glass/microfiber nonwoven paper at 23 g/m² for lithium-ion battery separators. Falls under HTS 5603.91.00.90 as lightweight nonwoven for industrial use. Provides ionic conductivity and insulation.
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
• Include porosity and thickness specifications
• Certify as nonwoven, not battery paper under Chapter 85
• Declare for industrial end-use to avoid consumer product rules