Gallium Arsenide Wafer Centrifuge Dryer
A centrifugal dryer specifically engineered to spin-dry compound semiconductor wafers, such as gallium arsenide, after chemical processing without causing surface damage. This dryer is classified under tariff item 8421.19.00 as a centrifugal dryer for semiconductor wafer processing.
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 dryer is solely or principally used in semiconductor manufacturing
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment falls under heading 84.86, which takes precedence.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the dryer is presented as a centrifugal machine, not a drying oven of heading 84.19
• Provide the CBSA with the machine's technical manual and intended use in semiconductor processing
• Confirm whether the dryer requires any electrical safety certifications for Canadian standards
Related Products under Tariff item 8421.19.00
Centrifugal Wafer Edge Profiling Machine
A specialized centrifuge that rotates semiconductor wafers to profile and bevel their edges, preventing fractures during processing. This machine falls under tariff item 8421.19.00 as it is a centrifugal apparatus used for wafer preparation, not elsewhere specified in heading 84.21.
Compound Semiconductor Slurry Centrifuge
A centrifuge designed to separate polishing slurry from gallium arsenide or silicon wafers after chemical mechanical planarization in semiconductor fabrication. This product is classified under tariff item 8421.19.00 as a centrifugal separator for wafer processing.
High-G Centrifuge for Wafer Stress Testing
A high-G centrifuge that applies extreme rotational forces to test the mechanical integrity of semiconductor wafers before device fabrication. This testing centrifuge is classified under tariff item 8421.19.00 as other centrifuges for semiconductor material processing and testing.
Semiconductor Crystal Boule Grinder
A high-precision centrifugal grinder that rotates crystal boules to achieve exact diameters and orientation flats indicating conductivity type for semiconductor wafers. This machine is classified under tariff item 8421.19.00 as a centrifugal apparatus for semiconductor crystal processing.