Semiconductor Wafer Processing Gate Valve from China
A precision gate valve designed for controlling gas flow in semiconductor wafer processing equipment, such as crystal growers and etch chambers. It falls under HTS 8481.80.9050 as an other appliance for pipes in high-vacuum systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. Made from corrosion-resistant materials to handle ultra-pure gases.
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 valve specs meet semiconductor cleanroom standards (e.g
• particle-free, UHP certification) to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed end-use documentation proving use in wafer manufacturing to qualify under statistical notes