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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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