Boule Handling Robot End-Effector
A boule handling robot end-effector is a specialized vacuum or gripper attachment designed to safely lift and transport heavy semiconductor crystal boules between processing stations. It is a part principally used with machinery of heading 84.28, such as robotic handling systems in wafer manufacturing equipment, and falls under tariff item 8431.39.00 as 'other' parts.
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
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a complete robotic handling machine with the end-effector attached
Complete machines of heading 84.28 are classified there, while parts are under 8431.39.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the end-effector is classified as a part of machinery of heading 84.28, not as a complete robot, to qualify for 8431.39.00
• Provide detailed technical documentation to the CBSA showing its principal use with semiconductor handling equipment
• Verify if the product qualifies for duty relief under the Machinery Remission Program if used in manufacturing
Related Products under Tariff item 8431.39.00
Crystal Boule Grinder
A crystal boule grinder is a precision machine used to shape semiconductor crystal boules to exact diameters and grind flats for conductivity type identification. It is a part of wafer preparation equipment under heading 84.28, and as a part of such machinery, it is classified under tariff item 8431.39.00 as 'other' parts.
Crystal Growth Crucible Holder
A crystal growth crucible holder is a high-purity graphite or quartz component that precisely positions the crucible in Czochralski furnaces during silicon pulling. It is an essential part of crystal grower machines classified under heading 84.28, and therefore falls under tariff item 8431.39.00 as 'other' parts.
Crystal Ingot Alignment Fixture
A crystal ingot alignment fixture is a precision device that aligns semiconductor ingots before grinding or slicing operations. It is designed solely for wafer preparation machinery of heading 84.28, and as a part of such machinery, it is classified under tariff item 8431.39.00 as 'other' parts.
Czochralski Crystal Puller Furnace
A Czochralski crystal puller furnace is a high-temperature furnace used to grow monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. It is a part of crystal grower equipment classified under heading 84.28 for other machinery, and therefore falls under tariff item 8431.39.00 as 'other' parts.
Diamond Slurry Distribution Manifold
A diamond slurry distribution manifold evenly distributes diamond slurry across wafer lapping and polishing platens in semiconductor preparation equipment. It is a specific part for machinery of heading 84.28, and is classified under tariff item 8431.39.00 as 'other' parts.
Float Zone Crystal Grower
A float zone crystal grower is an apparatus that uses the float zone method to produce ultra-pure monocrystalline semiconductor boules by melting and recrystallizing silicon rods. It is classified as machinery of heading 84.28 for semiconductor material processing, and its parts fall under tariff item 8431.39.00 as 'other' parts.