Wafer Handling Robot End Effectors

Vacuum chuck grippers attached to robotic arms for transferring semiconductor wafers between process tools. Parts of semiconductor devices under 8541.90 for cleanroom wafer manipulation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+50.0%50%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 50%

If general industrial robots

Unspecified robot parts use 8479; semiconductor excluded.

8414.80Lower: 13.7% vs 50%

If air compressors/pumps

Vacuum components alone use 8414.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include vacuum specifications and wafer size ratings

β€’ Avoid 8479 classification by proving integration in semiconductor tools

β€’ ESD-safe material certification mandatory

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