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BGA Substrate Molding Tool from Japan

Injection mold for encapsulating Ball Grid Array (BGA) semiconductor substrates with protective plastic compounds. Precisely classified in HTS 8480.71.40.00 for its application in advanced semiconductor packaging.

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

• Include mold flow analysis reports demonstrating suitability for high-fill-ratio BGA encapsulation

• Certify molds for use with semiconductor-grade epoxy molding compounds (EMCs)