Wafer Grinder Air Bearing Pad
A porous carbon pad providing frictionless support for wafer grinding spindles in equipment of heading 84.25. This air bearing pad maintains less than 0.5 micron flatness and is critical for vibration-free surface preparation. It is classified under tariff item 8431.10.00 as a part of machinery of heading 84.25.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
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If the pad is specifically for machines used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices
Machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices are classified in heading 84.86.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the air bearing pad is designed solely for use with wafer grinding machines of heading 84.25
• If the pad is made of carbon or graphite, verify that it is not classified as an article of Chapter 68
• Keep technical drawings showing the pad's role in the grinding machine to support classification under 8431.10.00
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