Glass Fiber Battery Separator Mat from Japan
A chemically bonded open fabric of glass fibers designed as separator material in lead-acid batteries, allowing electrolyte flow while preventing short circuits. Classified in HTS 7019.73.90 for other open chemically bonded glass fiber fabrics. Its porous, open structure is essential for battery performance.
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 battery manufacturer specifications confirming open porosity and chemical bonding to support 7019.73.90 classification
• Declare exact grammage and fiber diameter; heavy mats risk reclassification as 7019.59 felt