Aluminum Gate Valve for Wafer Slicing Saw Coolant Lines

Hand-operated aluminum gate valve controlling coolant flow in wafer slicing saws that cut semiconductor wafers from monocrystalline boules. Lightweight aluminum construction suits precision semiconductor fabrication equipment. HTS 8481.80.50 covers this hand-operated valve of other (non-iron/steel) materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+35.0%38%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8481.80.90Lower: 37% vs 38%

If pneumatically actuated for automated saw operations

Automated gate valves exclude from hand-operated provisions.

7609.00Lower: 15.7% vs 38%

If imported as aluminum tube fittings without valve mechanism

Aluminum pipe/tube fittings lack dedicated provisions and classify differently.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 38%

If when sold as complete wafer saw assembly component set

Machines for semiconductor wafer processing may encompass valves as parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify aluminum purity grade suitable for cleanroom semiconductor environments

β€’ Provide equipment blueprints showing valve integration in saw coolant systems

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