Plasma Etching Reactor for TFT Panels from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide process recipes proving FPD-specific etch chemistries; avoid general plasma cleaner claims
• Common issue: missing safety certifications for high-voltage plasma systems
• Partner with customs brokers experienced in Chapter 84 tech imports