Automated Wafer Handling Robot from Germany
Cleanroom robot transferring wafers between preparation process tools (sawing, grinding, polishing stations). Classified HTS 8445.90.00.00 as integral wafer prep equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify wafer size range and cleanroom class rating
• Prove integration with named prep tools
• Not general industrial robots (8479.50)