Steel Ball Valve for Semiconductor Wafer Processing from Japan
A hand-operated steel ball valve designed for controlling gas flow in crystal growers and pullers used in semiconductor boule production. It falls under HTS 8481.90.3000 as a part of iron or steel for hand-operated valves in high-purity semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Precision-engineered to handle corrosive gases without contamination.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify material certification for 316L stainless steel to meet semiconductor purity standards; include end-user statements for manufacturing use; avoid misclassification as general plumbing parts