PFA Lined Gate Valve for Wafer Slicing Saw Coolant from Japan
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 — 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
• Validate PFA chemical resistance for silicon carbide slurries used in slicing
• Declare as 'wafer saw part' with photos to match statistical notes