CIM-SIP Cold Isostatic Press from China

The CIM-SIP is a wet-bag cold isostatic pressing system used to uniformly compact powdered materials like ceramics and metals into high-density green compacts at ambient temperatures. It applies hydrostatic pressure up to 400 MPa using a liquid medium, making it ideal for producing complex-shaped prototypes and small production runs in semiconductor manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8479.83.00.00 as it is specifically a cold isostatic press for material densification.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify machine specs confirm isostatic pressure application at ambient temps; provide manufacturer datasheet for customs

Include end-use certification if for semiconductor processing to qualify for potential duty relief programs

Ensure pressure vessel complies with ASME codes; common pitfall is missing hydrostatic test documentation