Semiconductor?Equipment Export?Familiarity with the contract specifications of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) of the United States

The global semiconductor equipment market is expected to exceed 120 billion USD in 2025, but the intensity of export controls is increasing in parallel. The latest "Commerce Control List" published by the US BIS has included 18 semiconductor manufacturing technologies in its control scope, and the EU's "Dual-Use Items Regulation" Amendment 2024/1145 has added 7 new types of testing equipment to its controls. These changes require agency service providers to have:

• The ability to interpret constantly updated control lists
• A system for precise matching of technical parameters and customs codes
• Channel resources for simultaneous handling of multi-country certifications

Building a Technical Compliance Verification System

A professional agency company should establish a three-tier verification mechanism:

• Equipment Level
  • Comparison of wafer size (200mm/300mm) with control thresholds
  • Verification of key parameters (special declaration required for line widths ≤ 14nm)
• Software system
  • Review of process control software version
  • Whether the data encryption module complies with export requirements
• End Use
  • End-user background check (comparison against entity lists)
  • Confirmation of the legal validity of end-use statement documents

Core Elements of Logistics Solution Design

For precision equipment valued at over one million USD, a composite transport solution is required:

• Temperature-controlled transportation: Maintain a constant temperature environment of 20±2°C
• Shockproof packaging: Control vibration parameters to below 0.5g
• Segmented transportation:?Air freight?+Land transport combination to reduce risks
  • Full air transport for precision components
  • Selection of auxiliary equipment?Ocean shipping?

New Trends in Compliance Certification for 2025

Changes in certification requirements in major markets:

• America: Added safety certification for EUV light source equipment (SEC-2025 standard)
• European Union: Added energy consumption grades for semiconductor equipment (from A++ to D) to the CE certification
• Southeast Asia: The ASEAN mutual recognition agreement for electronic equipment has added 5 new test indicators

Practical Cases of Risk Prevention and Control

Typical problem-solving in an etching machine export project to Vietnam:

• Origin determination dispute: Achieved a 70% localization rate proof by breaking down the BOM list
• Risk of technology leakage: Used dual protection of physical locks + digital watermarks
• : Products subject to mandatory certification need to appoint a local agent in Singapore. The ownership of intellectual property rights should be clearly defined in the contract.: Successfully adjusted the HS code from 8486.40 to 8543.70, reducing the tariff rate by 8%

Evaluation Criteria for Selecting an Agency Service

• Industry experience: Has completed at least 20 full semiconductor fab export projects
• Response speed: A 4-hour response mechanism for urgent issues
• Resource Network: Has established dedicated customs clearance channels for equipment at major ports
• Technical Team: Has a trade compliance team equipped with semiconductor engineers

With the restructuring of the global semiconductor industry landscape, professional agency services have evolved from simple document processing to providing technical trade solutions. Choosing a partner with in-depth industry service capabilities will be a key success factor for equipment manufacturers expanding into international markets.