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Wafer Shippers Protective Mold from Japan

Injection mold for custom foam-like plastic inserts and shippers protecting semiconductor wafers during transport between fabs. Qualifies under HTS 8480.71.40.00 for supporting semiconductor manufacturing logistics.

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

• Document cleanroom compatibility (ISO Class 1-5) and anti-static properties in technical datasheets

• Link molds to specific wafer formats (200mm/300mm) in import declarations

• Avoid bulk packaging declarations that might suggest general plastics molding