Quartz Ingot for Photomask Substrates from Mexico
Synthetic quartz crystal ingot (fused silica) grown hydrothermally, exceeding 2.5g weight, for EUV photomask blanks in chip fabrication. HTS 3824.99.1100 for cultured non-optical crystals in ingot form. Ultra-low thermal expansion coefficient critical for nanometer precision lithography.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include OH content and inclusion density specs proving synthetic cultured origin vs. natural quartz
• Weight certification mandatory; ingots must individually exceed 2.5g threshold