Gallium Arsenide Wafer Polisher Fluid Valve from Japan
Precision fluid regulation valve for polishers processing gallium arsenide wafers in compound semiconductor manufacturing. It is a part of 8481.20 valves, thus under HTS 8481.90.9040 per chapter statistical notes.
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
• Specify GaAs compatibility in material certs to tie to statistical notes
• Include cleanroom class 1 assembly proofs for import validation
• Budget for additional fees on high-value prototype valves