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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+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8547.90.00Higher: 54.6% vs 37.5%

If insulated electrical conductors

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

3920.99.20.00Higher: 41.7% vs 37.5%

If specially prepared polyethylene versions

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

5607.49.30.00Higher: 41.1% vs 37.5%

If of man-made continuous filaments

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

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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