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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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