Darkfield Wafer Particle Counter from Germany
Optical darkfield microscope system for counting and sizing particles on unpatterned semiconductor wafers. Uses scattered light imaging to achieve high sensitivity for cleanroom quality control. Classified in HTS 9031.41.0060 as other semiconductor wafer inspection equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Specify particle size sensitivity (e.g
• 0.01μm) in import docs for semiconductor specificity
• Confirm standalone operation vs. integrated into wafer probers to avoid 9033 parts classification
• Include cleanroom compatibility certification to support inspection appliance status