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PFA Lined Gate Valve for Wafer Slicing Saw Coolant from Germany

Hand-operated gate valve with perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) liner for abrasive slurry control in wafer slicing saws from semiconductor boules. Classified in HTS 8481.90.5000 for plastic-lined 'other materials' parts in wafer prep equipment.

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

• Validate PFA chemical resistance for silicon carbide slurries used in slicing

• Declare as 'wafer saw part' with photos to match statistical notes