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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%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

• Include porosity and thickness specifications

• Certify as nonwoven, not battery paper under Chapter 85

• Declare for industrial end-use to avoid consumer product rules