Machines for the manufacturing of optical media
Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: > Other machines and mechanical appliances: > Other: > Machines for the manufacturing of optical media
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8479.89.83.00
Blu-ray Disc Replication Line
A complete production line machine that electroforms metal masters, stamps polycarbonate substrates, applies reflective layers, and bonds discs for Blu-ray manufacturing. It falls under HTS 8479.89.8300 as a specialized machine dedicated to producing optical media like high-capacity Blu-ray discs through industrial replication processes.
CD-ROM Stamper and Injection Molding Machine
Industrial machine that uses nickel stamper molds to inject polycarbonate and form the base structure of CD-ROMs during optical media production. Classified under HTS 8479.89.8300 for its role in manufacturing read-only optical discs via precision stamping and molding.
DVD-R Blank Disc Coating Machine
Vacuum deposition system that applies dye, reflective metal, and protective layers to DVD-R blanks for writable optical media manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 8479.89.8300 as essential equipment for producing recordable optical discs used in data storage.
Holographic Optical Disc Mastering System
Laser-based mastering equipment that etches holographic data patterns into photoresist-coated glass masters for next-generation optical disc replication. Falls under HTS 8479.89.8300 for advanced optical media manufacturing processes beyond traditional pit-based CDs/DVDs.
UV Curing Station for Optical Disc Protective Layers
High-intensity UV lamp array that polymerizes lacquer protective layers on finished optical discs post-metalization. HTS 8479.89.8300 applies to this inline curing machine integral to optical media manufacturing lines.
Polycarbonate Disc Substrate Extrusion Line
Continuous extrusion and molding system producing transparent polycarbonate substrates optimized for optical disc data layers. Dedicated optical media manufacturing function places it under HTS 8479.89.8300.
Recordable DVD Metallizer Sputtering System
Magnetron sputtering machine depositing semi-reflective gold/silver alloys onto DVD+R/-R discs for laser recording sensitivity. HTS 8479.89.8300 covers this vacuum thin-film deposition equipment for optical media production.
Optical Disc Bonding and Labeling Machine
Automated station that UV-bonds disc halves for DVD construction and applies screen-printed labels. As integral to completing optical media manufacturing, it falls under HTS 8479.89.8300.
Phase Change Layer Deposition Equipment for Blu-ray
PVD system depositing phase-change recording layers for rewritable Blu-ray discs (BD-RE). Specialized for multi-layer optical media manufacturing under HTS 8479.89.8300.
Disc Master Electroforming and Nickel Stamper Plant
Electroplating bath system producing durable nickel stampers from exposed photoresist masters for mass optical disc replication. HTS 8479.89.8300 includes electroforming equipment essential for optical media production tooling.
Multi-Layer Blu-ray Disc Layer Alignment Machine
Precision alignment station for stacking multiple data layers in high-capacity Blu-ray discs using servo-controlled bonding. Falls under HTS 8479.89.8300 for advanced multi-layer optical media manufacturing.
Optical Disc Quality Assurance Laser Scanner
Inline laser defect scanner measuring pit geometry, reflectivity, and jitter on produced optical discs. While testing-focused, integrated production line design places it under HTS 8479.89.8300 for optical media manufacturing.
Automated Optical Media Finishing and Inspection Line
Turnkey finishing line combining edge polishing, center hub insertion, and automated defect inspection for completed optical discs. Comprehensive manufacturing function under HTS 8479.89.8300.
Optical Disc Spin Coater for Photoresist Application
Precision spin coating machine that applies uniform photoresist layers to glass substrates during optical disc master preparation. Classified in HTS 8479.89.8300 as critical for manufacturing the masters used in optical media replication.
Industrial Optical Disc Replication Injection Molder
High-speed injection molding machine with vacuum venting for bubble-free optical disc substrates in replication plants. HTS 8479.89.8300 specifically covers machines for optical media manufacturing.