Electrophoretic Photoresist Coater

Apparatus applying electrophoretic photoresist coatings to PCB substrates via electric field deposition for solder mask application. Designed exclusively for multilayer circuit board fabrication. Classified in 8543.30.2000 for electrophoresis equipment used principally in printed circuit manufacture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If part of complete surface treatment machinery for various substrates

Integrated industrial machinery for coating non-circuit materials falls under unspecified Chapter 84 headings.

3208.90.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If imported with photoresist chemicals as a coating kit

Paints/varnishes with applicators classified by chemical content in Chapter 32 when not electrical apparatus.

9010.50.40.00Same rate: 35%

If for calibration/testing of calibration equipment

Apparatus for measuring/adjusting other machines moves to Chapter 90 optical/precision instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include electrophoresis process flowcharts and chemical compatibility data in import declarations

Ensure labeling specifies 'for printed circuit boards only' to prevent challenges from general chemical equipment classifiers

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