Centrifugal Dryer Housing Assembly from China
This is the outer housing and structural assembly for industrial centrifugal dryers used in semiconductor wafer processing to remove liquids from wafers after rinsing. It falls under HTS 8421.99.01 as a part of centrifugal dryers, specifically designed for high-purity environments in chip manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with cleanroom standards (ISO 14644) and obtain material certificates for stainless steel or alloys used
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use statements to confirm classification as centrifuge parts, avoiding misclassification as general machinery