Pneumatic Vacuum Wafer Lifter from Germany
A pneumatic vacuum lifter designed for handling semiconductor wafers during manufacturing processes, featuring suction cups to lift and transfer delicate silicon wafers without contamination. It falls under HTS 8428.90.03 as other lifting machinery specialized for precise wafer handling in cleanroom environments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify cleanroom compatibility certifications (ISO 14644) to ensure compliance with semiconductor industry standards
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use statements to avoid misclassification as general material handling equipment