FOUP Wafer Unloader Station from China
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.
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
• Include SEMI E47 FOUP interface specifications in import paperwork
• Verify nitrogen purge system and particle control ratings for cleanroom validation
• Don't classify as general conveyor systems; FOUP specificity governs classification