Colored Glass Fiber Battery Separator Mat from Japan
Chemically bonded non-woven mat of colored glass fibers designed as separators in lead-acid batteries to prevent short circuits. Classified in HTS 7019.72.90 for other colored chemically bonded closed glass fiber fabrics, due to its non-woven closed structure and pigmentation. Essential for automotive and industrial battery production.
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
• Provide battery manufacturer end-use certificates for potential duty relief; confirm minimum fiber diameter specs; avoid pitfalls by specifying chemical binder type in invoices