For lifting, handling, loading or unloading of boules, wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits and flat panel displays
Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter; parts and accessories: > Machines and apparatus specified in note 11(C) to this chapter > For lifting, handling, loading or unloading of boules, wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits and flat panel displays
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 8486.40.00.30
Silicon Wafer Handling Robot
A robotic arm system designed specifically for lifting, transferring, and positioning silicon wafers during semiconductor manufacturing processes. It operates in cleanroom environments to prevent contamination and ensure precise handling of fragile wafers. Classified under HTS 8486.40.0030 as it is dedicated to handling semiconductor wafers as per chapter note 11(C).
Semiconductor Wafer Cassette Loader
Automated loader for transferring semiconductor wafers between FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pods) cassettes and processing tools. Ensures contamination-free loading/unloading in fab environments. Falls under HTS 8486.40.0030 for specialized handling of semiconductor wafers.
Crystal Boule Lifting Manipulator
Precision manipulator for safely lifting and transferring monocrystalline silicon boules from crystal growers to slicing stations. Designed for heavy, fragile semiconductor material handling. Covered by HTS 8486.40.0030 for boule handling in semiconductor production.
FOUP Wafer Unloader Station
Automated station for unloading wafers from FOUP carriers onto wafer tracks for processing tools. Features nitrogen purge and robotic transfer for contamination control. Specialized semiconductor handling under HTS 8486.40.0030.
Silicon Wafer Vacuum Lifter
Vacuum-based lifting system for vertical transfer of silicon wafers between storage and processing. Contactless operation prevents particle generation. HTS 8486.40.0030 for semiconductor wafer handling equipment.
Reticle Handling Trolley
Specialized trolley for transporting and loading photomasks/reticles used in semiconductor lithography. Features vibration isolation and cleanroom wheels. While primarily for masks, classified under 8486.40.0030 as semiconductor device handling equipment.
Wafer Boat Elevator Loader
Vertical elevator system for loading wafer boats/cassettes into diffusion furnaces and vertical ovens. Handles multiple wafers simultaneously in semiconductor processing. HTS 8486.40.0030 for wafer handling apparatus.
300mm Wafer Transfer Robot
High-precision robot for transferring 300mm silicon wafers between cluster tools in semiconductor fabs. Features dual-arm capability and EFEM (Equipment Front End Module) integration. Dedicated wafer handling under HTS 8486.40.0030.
Gallium Arsenide Wafer Handler
Specialized handler for compound semiconductor wafers (GaAs, InP) used in RF and optoelectronic device production. Addresses unique material fragility. HTS 8486.40.0030 covers all semiconductor wafer handling.
Wafer Edge Gripper System
Non-contact edge gripper for loading/unloading silicon wafers into processing chambers without surface contamination. Used in 300mm wafer fabs for high-precision handling. HTS 8486.40.0030 applies to wafer handling apparatus.