AJA International Orion Series Sputtering System from China
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 — China → United States
40%
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
• 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