Blue-Tinted Fiberglass Battery Separator Mat from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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