Monocrystalline Ingot Air Shower Purifier
A personnel and equipment air shower equipped with semiconductor-grade HEPA filtration, designed to remove particulate contamination from surfaces before clean transfer of monocrystalline ingots to slicing areas. This unit falls under tariff item 8421.39.00 as filtering and purifying machinery for gases, supporting the semiconductor wafer manufacturing process.
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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May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8421390040; Equal To 8421390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
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Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Case-by-Case depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8421390040; Equal To 8421390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
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Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8421390040; Equal To 8421390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
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Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8421390040; Equal To 8421390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
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Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8421390040; Equal To 8421390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
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Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8421390040; Equal To 8421390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
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Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require TC Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8421390040; Equal To 8421390090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) OR Commodity Identity Code = VV.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the air shower includes a blower or fan as its principal component
Air handling units with integral fans may be classified as fans or blowers rather than as filtering machinery.
If the unit performs a specific function beyond filtration, such as automated cleaning
Machines with a specific function not covered elsewhere in Chapter 84 may fall under this residual heading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the unit is declared as filtering machinery for gases, not as a cleanroom assembly, to avoid reclassification
• Have technical documentation showing HEPA filtration specifications ready for CBSA inspection
• Verify whether the unit qualifies for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement based on its country of origin
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