Vacuum Pump Foreline Trap Assembly

Foreline trap assemblies capture contaminants in the rough vacuum line of turbopumps for semiconductor crystal growth systems. Under HTS 8414.90.91.40 as vacuum pump parts for processing silicon boules into wafers. Prevents oil backstreaming into high-vacuum chambers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8414.90.41.40Same rate: 35%

If integral to crystal puller vacuum systems

Czochralski/float zone crystal grower pumps have dedicated provisions.

8421.39.01Same rate: 35%

If functioning primarily as an industrial gas filter

Filter-centric designs classify under filtering apparatus rather than pump parts.

9032.89.60Higher: 36.7% vs 35%

If part of automatic vacuum control in testing gear

Control/monitoring components for device testing shift to Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include pump compatibility data (e.g

for Pfeiffer or Edwards models) in entry docs

Declare as 'cleanroom compatible' materials (e.g

PFA-lined) for proper valuation