Disc Master Electroforming and Nickel Stamper Plant from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chemical bath composition docs (nickel sulfate, etc.) verify electroforming process
• Wastewater treatment specs required for plating line environmental compliance
• Distinguish from semiconductor boule processing equipment