Pneumatic Actuated Ball Valve for Semiconductor Wafer Processing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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