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FPD Sputtering Target Deposition System

A magnetron sputtering system that deposits conductive and insulating films, such as indium tin oxide (ITO), onto large flat panel display substrates. It handles Gen 8+ substrates and is a principal apparatus for layer formation in FPD manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8486.20.00Same rate: Free

If the sputtering system is designed for semiconductor wafer processing

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the system is designed for FPD substrate sizes, not semiconductor wafers, to avoid classification under 8486.20.00

• Provide substrate size specifications in your import documents

• Check if the sputtering targets require separate classification

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