Float Zone Wafer Prep AGV Lift from Japan
Electric self-propelled AGV aerial platform for elevating technicians to float zone crystal processing and wafer slicing equipment in fabs. Classified in HTS 8427.10.80.40 for its automated guidance and semiconductor-specific aerial work function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Specify float zone method compatibility in product descriptions for note 4 substantiation
• Provide battery and motor efficiency data for electric-powered verification
• Watch for reclassification if shipped unassembled without clear AGV assembly instructions