AJA International Orion Series Sputtering System from Canada
AJA Orion 8 is a research-grade physical vapor deposition apparatus specializing in DC/RF magnetron sputtering for thin film deposition on substrates up to 8 inches. Configurable with multiple guns and substrate bias, it's used for R&D in electronics and photonics. Falls under HTS 8543.70.20.00 as specialized PVD apparatus.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include sputtering target material compatibility list and vacuum pump specifications
• Research systems often qualify for duty-free but require end-use verification
• Pitfall: classifying under general vacuum equipment