Semiconductor Lid Attacher from China
Precision equipment that applies and seals metal or ceramic lids onto semiconductor packages using thermal compression or epoxy dispense. Classified HTS 8486.40.0020 for final assembly step in electronic integrated circuit hermetic packaging. Ensures reliability for automotive and aerospace ICs.
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 lid materials (Kovar, alumina) and hermeticity test capabilities for classification
• Provide void-free bonding process specs (ASTM F19 leak testing) in technical files