Pneumatic Actuated Ball Valve for Semiconductor Wafer Processing from China
A ball valve equipped with a pneumatic actuator designed for precise control of gas flow in semiconductor wafer fabrication cleanrooms. It falls under HTS 8481.80.9040 as an other appliance with pneumatic actuator used in high-purity environments for processing semiconductor materials. The pneumatic operation ensures reliable, contamination-free shutoff critical for crystal growers and pullers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify pneumatic actuator meets semiconductor cleanroom standards (ISO Class 1-5); include material certificates for wetted parts (e.g
• PVDF, PFA); declare as semiconductor processing equipment to avoid reclassification