Crystal Boule Flattener from Mexico
A crystal boule flattener grinds flats onto semiconductor crystal boules to encode crystal orientation and doping information. It works on hard, brittle mineral-like materials, which places it under tariff item 8464.90.00 for machine-tools for working stone, ceramics or similar mineral materials.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the machine is classified as a machine-tool for working mineral materials; the CBSA may request technical specs
• Verify whether the flattener qualifies for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a certificate of origin
• Keep records of the machine's principal function to support the classification