Indium Bump Preform
Preformed indium spheres for flip-chip bonding in microelectronics packaging. As shaped articles of indium, these spheres are classified under tariff item 8112.99.00, being distinct from unwrought indium or waste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the spheres are in an unwrought form
Unwrought indium is classified separately.
If the spheres are part of a semiconductor package
Parts of electronic integrated circuits may be classified in Chapter 85.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the spheres are not considered unwrought indium; provide evidence of shaping or forming
• Document the purity and dimensions for classification
• If the preforms are for electronics, verify if they are part of a machine under Section XVI
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Precision-machined beryllium copper components for aerospace connectors, where beryllium is present but not necessarily predominant. Under Section XV alloy rules, if beryllium predominates by weight over each other metal, the article falls under tariff item 8112.99.00 as an article of beryllium.
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