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Applied Materials VeritySEM 10 Electron Beam Microscope

The Applied Materials VeritySEM 10 is an electron beam microscope designed for semiconductor metrology, featuring automated wafer cassette loaders and vacuum-compatible reticle stages. It falls under tariff item 9031.80.00 as an other measuring or checking instrument, appliance or machine, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90, due to its specialized semiconductor inspection capabilities.

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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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9012.10.00Same rate: Free

If the microscope is used primarily for imaging rather than measuring

Microscopes other than optical microscopes fall under heading 90.12, which may apply if the primary function is imaging.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the equipment is classified under 9031.80.00 and not as a machine of Chapter 84, as it is a measuring instrument

• Provide detailed technical documentation to CBSA to support the classification

• Verify if any provincial or federal permits are required for high-tech laboratory equipment

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