HBFC Plasma Etching Gas Mixture from Japan

Plasma etching gas blend with HBFC-236ea (CF3CH2CF2Br) for semiconductor wafer fabrication. HTS 3827.12.00.00 due to HBFC as reactive halogenated component in process gas mixture. Essential for 3D NAND flash memory production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Submit TSCA PMN (Premanufacture Notice) for new semiconductor process gases containing HBFCs

Include wafer etch rate specifications proving superior selectivity vs HFC alternatives

Document as 'process gas' not compressed gas to avoid Chapter 28 pure gas classification

HBFC Plasma Etching Gas Mixture from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3827.12.00.00