Overhead Gantry Conveyor for Wafer Cassette Handling from China
Overhead conveyor system using gantry rails to move FOUPs (Front Opening Unified Pods) containing multiple wafers between Czochralski crystal pullers and inspection areas. Falls under HTS 8428.20.0010 as specialized semiconductor conveyors for safe, contamination-free transport. Supports high-volume wafer manufacturing workflows.
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
• Certify SMIF/FOUP compatibility and provide load cell specifications for customs valuation
• Include fab integration protocols showing connection to crystal growers or pullers