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GN Thermoforming Roboformer RF4000 from Germany

GN Thermoforming Roboformer RF4000 is a robotic vacuum-molding machine for precise forming of thin-gauge plastics into semiconductor wafer trays. Classified in HTS 8477.40.01.00 as thermoforming equipment for plastic semiconductor handling products. Features automation for high-volume cleanroom production.

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

• Certify cleanroom compatibility (ISO 5+) in technical files for statistical note validation

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