Magnetron Sputtering Cathode Assembly from China

An assembly containing permanent magnets, cooling channels, and mounting fixtures for holding sputtering targets in PVD systems. Essential for generating the plasma discharge in physical vapor deposition apparatus under subheading 8543.70. This part enables uniform thin-film deposition in semiconductor and optics manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
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]

Import Tips

Provide technical drawings showing integration with PVD chamber to justify classification; ensure RoHS compliance for electronic components; declare magnetic field strength to prevent safety rejections at customs