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Die Bonder Machine for Semiconductor Assembly from China

A precision machine that picks and places semiconductor dies onto lead frames or substrates using epoxy or eutectic bonding methods. It falls under HTS 8486.40.0020 as it is specifically designed for assembling semiconductor devices during electronic integrated circuit production. High-speed models handle thousands of dies per hour with micron-level accuracy.

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

• Verify equipment is dedicated to semiconductor assembly via technical specs; general-purpose bonders classify elsewhere

• Include detailed user manuals and process flow diagrams in documentation to prove Note 11(C) applicability