Battery Separator Nonwoven Sheets from Japan
Nonwoven mats of polyester staple fibers >150 g/m², used as separators in lead-acid batteries to prevent short circuits. Falls under HTS 5603.94.90.90 as other impregnated staple fiber nonwovens not excluded by chapter notes. Provides insulation and electrolyte flow.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Supply dielectric strength test reports to confirm nonwoven functionality without plastic embedding
• Certify fiber content to avoid Chapter 39 if reinforcing plastics dominate
• Check for REACH compliance if destined for EU markets with chemical impregnations