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Phase Shift Wafer Inspection System from China

Coherence scanning interferometry system using phase shifting for wafer surface characterization at angstrom-level precision. Detects subtle thickness variations invisible to standard optics. HTS 9031.41.00.40 for advanced optical wafer inspection technology.

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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Interferometer phase stability specifications critical for technical classification

• Environmental control system (temperature/humidity) may require separate valuation

• Avoid general optical heading by proving semiconductor fab compatibility