Reticles Chrome Deposition Chamber from China

Sputtering system depositing uniform chrome thin films on quartz substrates for photomask blanks. Front-end mask manufacturing equipment qualifying for HTS 8486.40.0010.

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document film thickness uniformity (<1%) and deposition rate specifications

Include substrate heater temperature control for stress management

Avoid Chapter 84 vacuum coating classification by proving mask-specific design