Cold-Formed Nickel Foil for Vacuum Deposition Targets from Japan
High-purity cold-formed nickel foil used as sputtering targets for thin-film vacuum deposition. HTS 7506.10.10.00 applies to non-alloyed foil cold-rolled for uniform evaporation. Key for semiconductor and optical coatings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require 5N purity certificates (99.999% Ni) for semiconductor qualification
• Use hermetic packaging documentation to prove vacuum-ready condition
• EAR classification (ECCN 3A991) needed for high-tech deposition materials