Gallium Arsenide Ingot Mold Insert from Japan
Replaceable insert for ingot molds in casting machines processing gallium arsenide for compound semiconductor wafers. Falls under HTS 8454.90.00.60 as parts of specialized metallurgical casting equipment. Designed for compound semiconductor thermal profiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include chemical compatibility data for GaAs processing to justify semiconductor use
• Use HTS statistical suffixes accurately for duty tracking