Automated Wafer Cleaning Station from Japan
Robotic station that cleans semiconductor wafers post-preparation using megasonic, brush, and chemical cleaning. HTS 8471.90.00.00 as integrated semiconductor processing equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Detail cleaning chemistries, megasonic frequencies, and particle removal efficiency
• Include cleanroom compatibility and effluent treatment specifications
• Prevent chemical washer classification with semiconductor particle specs