Vacuum Pump Foreline Trap Assembly from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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