Blue-Tinted Fiberglass Battery Separator Mat from Japan
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.
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 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