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%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
• 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