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Reticule Storage Pod

A plastic pod with custom-fitted compartments for multiple reticles used in chip patterning. Includes nitrogen purge ports for contamination control during packing and shipment. Designed specifically for subheading 8486.90 reticles, meeting HTS criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3923.10.90.00Higher: 40.5% vs 37.5%

If for optical lenses unrelated to semiconductors

Specificity to semiconductor reticles/masks required.

9027.90.56Same rate: 37.5%

If part of inspection/testing equipment

Instruments and apparatus parts if not pure packing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide evidence of reticle dimension matching and purge functionality

• Use HTS advisory ruling for high-value cleanroom pods