Battery Separator Nonwoven 30 g/m² from Japan
Microporous polyethylene nonwoven separator sheets at 30 g/m² for lithium-ion batteries. HTS 5603.92.00.95 applies to these thin nonwovens 25-70 g/m², where cohesion is fiber-based, not plastic-embedded. Ensures electrolyte flow and safety.
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
• Provide porosity and thickness specs to confirm nonwoven status over plastic films in Chapter 39
• Declare chemical resistance but ensure no visible coatings to avoid heading 5604
• Industrial end-use documentation prevents retail misclassification