AJA International Orion Series Sputtering System from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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