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Phase Change Layer Deposition Equipment for Blu-ray from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Technical data sheets must specify GeSbTe phase-change materials for classification

Cleanroom class 100 compatibility certification recommended

High duty risk if misdeclared as general PVD without media specs