Boule Handling Robot End-Effector

Vacuum or gripper end-effector customized for handling heavy semiconductor crystal boules between processing stations. Part principally for heading 8428 wafer manufacturing equipment. Under 8431.39.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8473.30Same rate: 35%

If for general industrial robots

Parts for articulated robots in 8473 if not solely for 8428 machinery.

8428.90.03Same rate: 35%

If part of automated wafer handling system

Complete handling systems classified as 8428 machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Prove contamination-free materials (quartz, PFA); integrate with 8428 system docs

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