Semiconductor Wafer Crystal Grinder-Slotter from China
This combined crystal grinder and slotter grinds semiconductor crystal boules to diameter while slotting flats to indicate conductivity type. It performs slotting operations on cermet materials and is not numerically controlled. It falls under tariff item 8461.20.90 as an 'other' slotting machine for working cermets.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Determine if the machine's principal function is semiconductor fabrication, which would classify it under 8486.20.00
• If slotting is the primary function, document this to support classification under 8461.20.90
• Provide a technical manual to the CBSA