Reticles Handling Automation System from China
Robotic SMIF-compatible pod handling system for clean transfer of photomasks between manufacturing tools. Essential apparatus for mask manufacturing workflow under 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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cleanroom particle performance (Class 1) and pod compatibility specs
• Include robotic repeatability data (<5μm) and throughput specifications
• Distinguish from general factory automation through semiconductor cleanroom design