AJA International Orion Series Sputtering System from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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