KLA-Tencor Surfscan SP5 Cooling Condensing Unit from Germany
Condensing unit over 17.58 kW/hr capacity for KLA-Tencor's Surfscan SP5 wafer surface inspection system metrology cleanroom. Handles thermal loads from laser scanning operations on semiconductor wafers. HTS 8415.83.0060 for non-refrigerated high-power heat exchangers in AC machines.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include metrology tool specifications showing cleanroom compatibility requirements
• Certify absence of refrigerating components with engineering drawings if requested
• Beware of classification disputes; prepare advance ruling for high-value metrology support equipment