Battery Separator Nonwoven from Germany
Microporous polyethylene nonwoven membrane weighing 30 g/m² used as separators in lithium-ion batteries to prevent short circuits. HTS 5603.92.00 for 25-70 g/m² nonwovens, potentially coated for electrolyte retention. Critical for EV battery production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include shutdown temperature and porosity specs per battery standards
• Classify as material, not part (8507.60), by importing wide rolls
• Lab certify exact weight and coating to prevent plastics reclassification