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%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
• Provide battery manufacturer end-use certificates for potential duty relief; confirm minimum fiber diameter specs; avoid pitfalls by specifying chemical binder type in invoices