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

Import Tips

Document 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

Reticles Handling Automation System from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8486.40.00.10