Stainless Steel Semiconductor Wafer Processing Valve Body from China
A precision-machined stainless steel valve body designed for high-purity gas delivery systems in semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, such as crystal pullers and wafer grinders. It falls under HTS 8481.90.9060 as a valve body part for specialized industrial valves used in semiconductor manufacturing processes. The body ensures leak-free operation under ultra-clean conditions required for processing silicon and gallium arsenide materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify material certifications for stainless steel grades suitable for semiconductor cleanrooms to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use statements proving semiconductor application for duty preferences