Gallium Arsenide Wafer Handler from China
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.
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
• Specify handling parameters for compound semiconductors vs silicon
• Include material compatibility certifications for III-V compounds
• Same HTS as silicon despite different material properties