Applied Materials Centura Rotary Compressor from Mexico
A stationary rotary air compressor rated at 15 kW, designed for high-purity gas delivery in semiconductor wafer fabrication cleanrooms. It falls under HTS 8414.80.1665 due to its power range exceeding 11.19 kW but under 22.38 kW, stationary rotary configuration, and use in semiconductor manufacturing processes like crystal growth support.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify motor nameplate rating and certify power between 11.19-22.38 kW with manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification
• Include cleanroom certification docs; these are often used in semiconductor fabs requiring ISO Class 1 compliance