PVDF Butterfly Valve for Wafer Polishing Slurry Tanks

Hand-operated PVDF (Kynar) butterfly valve regulating slurry flow to tanks in wafer polishers achieving nanometer flatness for semiconductor devices. Plastic construction prevents contamination. Classifies 8481.80.50 as hand-operated valve of other materials for wafer processing vats.

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 actuator-equipped for automated polishing lines

Non-manual butterfly valves fall under general appliances.

3917.31Lower: 13.1% vs 38%

If flexible plastic hose fittings without valve actuation

Plastic pipe fittings lack valve provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include FDA/USP Class VI certification for semiconductor cleanroom plastics

β€’ Specify slurry chemical compatibility in technical datasheets

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