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%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 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