Photomask Pellicle Inspection System from China
Automated inspection equipment for verifying pellicle mounting quality and particle contamination on photomasks. Falls under HTS 8486.40.0010 as essential apparatus for mask manufacturing and quality control.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide particle detection sensitivity specs (e.g
• <0.1μm) for proper classification
• Include pellicle mounting station documentation if integrated with inspection
• Avoid Chapter 90 classification by proving manufacturing process integration