Fiberglass Battery Separator Fabric from Japan
Thin, chemically bonded non-woven fabric of uncolored glass microfibers serving as separators in lead-acid batteries. Classified in HTS 7019.72.40 for other not colored chemically bonded glass fiber closed fabrics. Ensures electrolyte flow and prevents short circuits.
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
• Include purity certificates for electrical grade glass; note microporous structure in docs
• Avoid pitfall: classifying as plastic under 3920 if resin-impregnated