Excimer UV Laser Printer from China
An excimer gas laser system for ultraviolet micromachining and photo-mask production in semiconductor fabs. HTS 9013.20.00.00 covers this non-diode laser as an optical appliance, excluded from semiconductor apparatus in 8486. Emits short-wavelength UV for ablation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Document excimer gas mixture to validate non-diode classification
• Comply with cleanroom certification if specified
• Separate from 8486 apparatus via standalone optical function proof