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Fischione 1020 Plasma Cleaner from Japan

The Fischione 1020 is a compact low-cost plasma cleaner designed specifically for removing organic contaminants from electron microscopy specimens and specimen holders using oxygen or argon plasma. It features a microprocessor-controlled RF generator operating at 13.56 MHz and a vacuum chamber compatible with standard TEM and SEM sample holders. This machine falls under HTS 8543.70.97.00 as a specialized electrical apparatus for cleaning microscopy samples through plasma generation.

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

• Verify plasma chamber dimensions and RF generator specifications match HTS description; provide technical datasheets proving electron microscopy application; ensure vacuum pump compatibility certification for customs clearance