Preform Etching Station from Germany
Automated hydrofluoric acid etching station removes surface defects from optical fiber preforms, improving fiber strength. Precise chemical dosing and rinsing. HTS 8475.21.00.00 for preform processing machinery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• HF acid containment and neutralization systems required
• Surface roughness improvement documentation
• Wastewater treatment compliance