Glass Fiber Woven Battery Separator Fabric from Japan
Thin open woven glass fabric (28cm wide, 175g/m²) mechanically bonded for use as separators in lithium-ion batteries, providing electrical insulation. Classified in HTS 7019.65.90.10 for narrow lightweight open woven glass fiber fabrics.
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
• Include battery manufacturer specifications confirming separator fabric use
• Document dielectric strength testing proving electrical insulation function
• Avoid paper-like appearance leading to Chapter 48 misclassification