Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices

HS v2017 Code: 903082

About instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices

hs code 903082 covers a critical industry within the broader electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector. These specialized instruments and apparatus are essential for the production and quality control of semiconductor devices, which are the building blocks of modern electronics and digital technologies. The global semiconductor industry is a key driver of economic growth, enabling advancements in computing, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and numerous other industries.

Production process

The production of instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers and devices involves precision engineering and advanced manufacturing techniques. This includes the use of specialized metrology equipment, clean room environments, and highly calibrated testing procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of these critical tools.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include high-precision mechanical and electronic components, advanced materials such as optics and sensors, as well as sophisticated software and control systems. Skilled technicians and engineers are also a crucial input, responsible for the design, assembly, and calibration of these specialized instruments.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the various instruments and apparatus used for measuring and checking semiconductor wafers and devices, such as 903082 Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices. These outputs are then consumed by semiconductor manufacturers, research laboratories, and other industries that require precise measurement and quality control of electronic components and materials.

Revisions to 903082

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 903082. The most recent 1 version of this code (903082) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 903082 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/90'>90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9030'>9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903082'>903082: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903010'>903010: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903020'>903020: Oscilloscopes and oscillographs</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903031'>903031: Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903032'>903032: Multimeters; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903033'>903033: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, without a recording device (excluding multimeters)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903039'>903039: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or checking voltage, current, resistance or power, with a recording device (excluding multimeters)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903040'>903040: Instruments and apparatus; specially designed for telecommunications (e.g. cross-talk meters, gain measuring instruments, distortion factor meters, psophometers)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903084'>903084: Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, with a recording device</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903089'>903089: Instruments and apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9030, without a recording device</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903090'>903090: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities, not meters of heading no. 9028; parts and accessories, for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations</a>"]

    

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