Nonwoven Battery Separator Sheets

Microporous nonwoven polypropylene sheets (30 g/m²), punched and packaged for industrial battery assembly. HTS 5603.92.00.70 for ready-for-use industrial nonwoven articles 25-70 g/m².

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 insulated electrical conductors

Battery separators integral to electrical function classify with batteries under Chapter 85.

3920.99.20.00Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If specially prepared polyethylene versions

Plastic film separators (not textile nonwovens) fall under Chapter 39.

5607.49.30.00Higher: 38.6% vs 35%

If of man-made continuous filaments

Rope/cord-like separators might classify under twine heading if twisted construction.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify industrial end-use in commercial invoice to justify 5603.92 classification

Punched/perforated features documented as functional for battery spacing

Rolls exceed 70 g/m² shift to 5603.14 or plastics if coated