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Special Export PCB Etch Tanks from Japan

Custom polypropylene tanks designed specifically for etching printed circuit boards manufactured for export telecommunications equipment. These temporary process tanks maintain precise chemical concentrations for international PCB production. Qualifies under 9813.00.55.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include telecom equipment export specifications requiring specific etch parameters

• Maintain chemical process logs linking tanks to export PCB batches

• Document tank cleaning protocols between export production runs only