Copper Alloy RF Window for Wafer Polisher Vacuum Chamber

Vacuum-tight copper alloy RF window for microwave coupling in wafer polishers and lappers (heading 8426). Enables plasma-assisted polishing for flat semiconductor wafer surfaces. 8431.49.90.92 for copper parts of semiconductor processing equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8529.10.40Same rate: 35%

If primarily an antenna part

Parts of communication apparatus in 8529; mechanical vacuum windows stay 8431.

9030.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If part of oscilloscopes or testing equipment

Chapter 90 for testing; processing polishers under statistical note remain 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

RF transmission specs and vacuum rating docs confirm semiconductor-specific design

Label as 'not for general lab use' to prevent 8419 reclassification

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