8479.83.00.00/CIM-SIP Cold Isostatic Press/Germany

CIM-SIP Cold Isostatic Press from Germany

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 — 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

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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