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Battery Separator Nonwoven from China

Ultra-thin 12 g/m² polyethylene nonwoven separator for lithium-ion batteries. Classified in HTS 5603.91.00 for lightweight nonwovens used in electrical applications. Minimal coating for electrolyte resistance complies with chapter provisions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Declare technical specifications showing nonwoven structure to avoid parts of 8507

• Comply with REACH for chemical treatments in EU markets

• Bulk rolls vs cut pieces; latter may be seen as parts