Steel Plug Cock Valve for Semiconductor Wafer Processing from Germany
A hand-operated steel plug type valve used in high-purity gas lines for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment, such as crystal growers. It falls under HTS 8481.80.3065 as a hand-operated plug type valve of steel for precise flow control in cleanroom environments. The plug design ensures tight shutoff and minimal leakage critical for processing silicon boules.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify valve meets semiconductor industry purity standards (e.g
• SEMI F19) with material certificates for import compliance
• Include end-use documentation proving use in wafer manufacturing to avoid reclassification during customs review