Silicon Wafer Carrier Box
A custom-molded plastic box with internal grooves fitted for stacking and securing silicon wafers up to 300mm diameter. Used in cleanroom environments for packing and shipping semiconductor wafers. Qualifies under this HTS due to its specialized design preventing wafer slippage and contamination.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for packing other fragile electronics like hard drives
Applies to non-specific semiconductor wafer/mask packing articles.
If integral part of semiconductor manufacturing machinery
Parts and accessories of automatic data processing machines if not standalone packing.
If made of polymers of ethylene as primary material
Specific polymer type may shift within boxes/cases if not wafer-specific.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CAD drawings or photos demonstrating exact fit for wafer dimensions to justify classification
• Ensure labeling specifies 'for semiconductor wafers' to support special design claim during customs review
• Avoid delays by pre-classifying with CBP if importing high volumes for fab use
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