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Silicon Ingot Vacuum Compressor from Japan

Vacuum compressor for silicon ingot processing equipment that handles boule extraction and transfer in semiconductor manufacturing. Classified HTS 8414.80.20 as other compressor supporting wafer manufacturing equipment. Maintains contamination-free environment during ingot handling.

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

• Certify vacuum levels (10^-6 Torr) suitable for semiconductor cleanrooms; link to statistical note (a)(i) crystal growers

• Pitfall: confusing with general vacuum furnace compressors