Blue-Tinted Fiberglass Battery Separator Mat

Mechanically bonded non-woven glass fiber fabric dyed blue for use as separators in lead-acid batteries, providing insulation and structural support. Classified in HTS 7019.69.90.60 as other colored mechanically bonded fabrics. The tint aids in quality control during battery assembly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7019Same rate: 42%

If uncolored or white

Uncolored mechanically bonded fabrics are in 7019.59.90, with color pushing to the 7019.69 series.

7019.61Lower: 17% vs 42%

If of staple fibers, not continuous filaments

Heading 7019.61 covers mats of staple glass fibers, differentiated by fiber length and bonding.

8547.10Lower: 13% vs 42%

If imported as part of complete battery assembly

Insulating fittings for electrical machines like battery separators in sets classify under Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical specs confirming mechanical needling/stitching, not chemical binders, to stay in 7019.69

Declare color as integral dye, not surface coating, to avoid reclassification under worked glass notes

Watch for battery set imports; individual mats remain here, but assembled batteries may fall under Chapter 85