300mm Wafer FOUP Carrier
>- A Front Opening Unified Pod (FOUP) made of polycarbonate, specially shaped to hold 25 x 300mm semiconductor wafers in a controlled environment. It provides particle protection during wafer transport in fabs and is an article for the conveyance or packing of goods of plastics, falling under tariff item 3923.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If >- If the FOUP is presented as an integral part of a wafer handling system for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
>- Articles of Section XVI are excluded from Chapter 39; FOUPs specially designed for automated wafer transport may be considered parts of semiconductor manufacturing machines.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• >- Classify the FOUP as a plastic packing article, not as a machine part; note that Chapter 39 excludes articles of Section XVI
• Provide documentation on the polycarbonate material and the specific wafer size it is designed for
• Check if the FOUP qualifies for duty-free entry under a tariff preference if originating from a partner country
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