Vacuum Arc Melting Furnace for PCB Substrate Alloying from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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