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Wafer Boat Packing Automation System from Japan

Robotic system for automatically packing quartz wafer boats into protective shipping containers using foam inserts. Classified in HTS 8422.40.91.81 as other packing machinery for semiconductor handling. Includes anti-static foam dispensers and vacuum placement.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit robotic programming specs showing packing-only function; ensure quartz compatibility documentation; declare cleanroom particle generation data