Pneumatic Vacuum Wafer Lifter from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%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
• 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