Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of flat panel displays
Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter; parts and accessories: > Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of flat panel displays
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 8486.30.00.00
LCD Photolithography Exposure System
This machine projects precise patterns onto photoresist-coated LCD panels using ultraviolet light and masks, essential for creating thin-film transistor arrays in flat panel displays. It falls under HTS 8486.30.00.00 as specialized apparatus for manufacturing flat panel displays, distinct from general semiconductor wafer equipment. High-precision alignment ensures micron-level accuracy for high-resolution screens.
OLED Vacuum Deposition Chamber
A high-vacuum system deposits organic thin films and electrodes onto substrates for OLED flat panel displays through evaporation or sputtering. Classified under HTS 8486.30.00.00 for its principal role in FPD manufacturing, particularly next-generation flexible displays. Maintains ultra-clean environments to prevent defects in emissive layers.
Plasma Etching Reactor for TFT Panels
Reactive ion etching system removes material from TFT layers on glass substrates using plasma in flat panel display production. Falls under HTS 8486.30.00.00 as apparatus solely for FPD manufacturing, ensuring precise pattern definition. Critical for creating high-density transistor arrays in LCDs.
Flat Panel Display Laser Scribing Machine
Precision laser system scribes circuit patterns and cuts panels from mother glass sheets in FPD fabrication lines. Classified in HTS 8486.30.00.00 for dedicated flat panel display manufacturing applications. Enables high-yield panel separation without mechanical stress.
FPD Sputtering Target Deposition System
Magnetron sputtering equipment deposits conductive and insulating films like ITO on large FPD substrates. Under HTS 8486.30.00.00 as principal apparatus for flat panel display layer formation. Handles Gen 8+ substrates for TVs and monitors.
Chemical Mechanical Planarization Polisher for Displays
CMP tool planarizes dielectric and metal layers on FPD substrates using slurry and polishing pads for uniform surfaces. HTS 8486.30.00.00 classification for flat panel display manufacturing equipment. Essential for multilayer uniformity in advanced displays.
Inkjet Printer for OLED Pixel Deposition
High-precision inkjet system deposits RGB organic materials directly onto substrates for printable OLED displays. Falls under HTS 8486.30.00.00 as specialized FPD manufacturing apparatus. Enables cost-effective large-area OLED production.
Flat Panel Display Encapsulation Oven
Thermal curing oven applies thin-film encapsulation to protect OLED panels from moisture and oxygen. Classified HTS 8486.30.00.00 for apparatus used principally in FPD manufacture. Critical for display lifetime and reliability.
Array Tester for LCD Panels
Automated optical inspection system tests electrical and visual defects in completed LCD array panels before cell assembly. Under HTS 8486.30.00.00 as integral FPD manufacturing apparatus, though borderline with Chapter 90 testing equipment. High-throughput for Gen 10+ lines.
FPD Substrate Cleaning Station
Megasonic and chemical cleaning system removes particles from glass substrates prior to FPD thin-film deposition. HTS 8486.30.00.00 for specialized flat panel display preparation apparatus. Achieves sub-50nm particle removal for defect-free displays.