Semiconductor Wafer Cassette Loader from China
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.
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
• Provide evidence of SEMI standards compliance (e.g
• SEMI E15 for cassette interfaces) in import declarations
• Document wafer size compatibility (200mm/300mm) to confirm semiconductor-specific design
• Avoid classifying with general conveyors; specificity to semiconductor cleanrooms is key to this HTS