BrightSpot Automation OWL Reticle Inspector
A programmable illumination reticle inspection system for photomask qualification using multiple wavelength sources and aerial image sensor technology. Used in semiconductor mask houses, this instrument is designed for inspecting photomasks or reticles, placing it under tariff item 9031.41.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the inspector is used for non-semiconductor photomasks.
Other optical inspection instruments fall under this item.
If the equipment is used for photographic film or plate exposure.
Apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitized materials.
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• Confirm the reticle inspector is used solely for semiconductor photomasks to meet the tariff item criteria
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