Boule Handling Robot End-Effector from Germany
Custom vacuum gripper and rotation mechanism designed exclusively for handling heavy semiconductor crystal boules during processing. Classified under HTS 8473.40.86.00 as part suitable principally for heading 8472 crystal processing 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
• Provide load capacity specs matching typical boule weights (20-100kg)
• Include cleanroom material certifications (stainless steel, PFA)
• Classify with process equipment, not general robotics