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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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