Deep UV Photolithography Etcher from Japan
Deep ultraviolet photon beam etcher for post-exposure bake and develop processes, removing photoresist material from patterned wafers. Falls under HTS 8456.12.90.00 as other photon beam-operated machine tools for semiconductor working. Supports sub-10nm node patterning.
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
• Distinguish from exposure tools (Chapter 90) by emphasizing removal function in manuals
• Calibrate import declarations with cleanroom compatibility ratings