Reticule Storage Pod from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of reticle dimension matching and purge functionality
• Use HTS advisory ruling for high-value cleanroom pods