Wafer Cassette Elevator from Japan
A vertical elevator system for lifting FOUPs (Front Opening Unified Pods) containing multiple semiconductor wafers between cleanroom levels or process tools. It qualifies under HTS 8428.90.03 as other lifting machinery for semiconductor material transport.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1225%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles the product of any country identified in general note 3(b), as provided for in subdivisions (c)(ix)–(x) 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
• Submit fab layout diagrams showing vertical transport use to confirm lifting function
• Certify particle generation levels for cleanroom validation during customs review