Onto Innovation Firefly NPI Reticle Scanner from China
Programmable reticle scanner for new product introduction (NPI) phase, combining aerial image simulation with defect inspection for photomask qualification. Critical for qualifying masks before high-volume manufacturing. HTS 9031.41.0020 for semiconductor photomask inspection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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]
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Provide NPI workflow documentation linking to production inspection tools
• Include OPC model validation data to support specialized classification
• Customs may scrutinize software content; value hardware separately