Vacuum Arc Melting Furnace for PCB Substrate Alloying from China
A specialized vacuum arc furnace that melts and refines metal alloys used in printed circuit substrates through arc heat treatment under vacuum. Tailored exclusively for the printed circuit manufacturing process, it qualifies under HTS 8514.32.10.00 for vacuum arc furnaces principally used in PCB assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer certification that furnace is optimized solely for PCB substrate materials and processes
• Ensure customs documentation includes vacuum arc specs and exclusion from general metallurgy applications