Cleanroom Wafer Cassette Sealing Machine from China
Automated machinery that seals protective plastic cassettes containing semiconductor wafers using heat or ultrasonic methods. Classified under HTS 8422.40.91.81 as other packing machinery for semiconductor containers. Ensures hermetic seals to prevent contamination in wafer transport.
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
• Include material safety data sheets for sealing components to comply with REACH regulations; document cleanroom class (e.g
• Class 1) in technical specs; watch for misclassification as parts if missing standalone function