Semiconductor Wafer Cooling Chuck from Germany
A specialized cooling chuck used in semiconductor wafer processing to maintain precise low temperatures during lithography and etching steps. It incorporates refrigeration coils and thermal control systems to prevent wafer overheating. Classified under HTS 8418.99.8060 as a part of refrigerating equipment designed for semiconductor manufacturing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 equipment is specifically for semiconductor processing per statistical notes; provide technical specs showing refrigeration function
• Common pitfall: misclassification as general lab equipment under 8418.69