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Butyl Rubber O-Ring for Vacuum Chamber Seals from Japan

Low-permeation butyl IIR O-ring for maintaining vacuum in semiconductor processing chambers. Classifies under HTS 4016.93.50.10 as vulcanized rubber O-ring seal. Excellent gas impermeability.

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

• Outgassing data sheets required for cleanroom/semiconductor qualification

• Specify permeation rates vs other rubbers to justify butyl classification

• ESD-safe packaging prevents contamination during transit