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Battery Separator Nonwoven Sheet from Germany

Polypropylene nonwoven membrane weighing 80 g/m², serving as separators in lithium-ion batteries to prevent short circuits. HTS 5603.93.00 covers this as nonwoven material in the specified weight, with minimal coating invisible to naked eye. Essential 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

• Provide technical specs confirming no visible plastic coating per Chapter 56 note to avoid Chapter 39

• Declare as 'nonwoven fabric for battery separators' with grammage certification for accurate heading

• Watch for REACH compliance if destined for EU; misdeclared weight leads to duty adjustments