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Photoresist Spray Coater for PCB Manufacturing from China

This mechanical appliance precisely sprays liquid photoresist onto PCB substrates to create uniform photoresist layers essential for the photolithography process in printed circuit manufacturing. It is designed solely for high-precision dispensing in cleanroom environments used for printed circuits. Classified under HTS 8424.89.10.00 due to its principal use in projecting liquids for PCB fabrication.

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 equipment is certified for cleanroom use (ISO Class 100 or better) with documentation proving principal use for printed circuit manufacturing

Include technical specifications and end-user statements confirming application solely for PCB/photoresist processes to avoid reclassification