Crystal Orientation Mold Fixture
A precision mold fixture used to orient semiconductor crystal boules before slicing to specific crystallographic planes. It is made of metal carbide and falls under this tariff item as a mold for metal or metal carbides.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fixture is used for injection molding of metal
Injection molds for metal are classified under this more specific subheading.
If the fixture is for rubber or plastics
Molds for rubber or plastics are classified separately, and if the fixture is used with such materials, this could apply.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the fixture as a mold only if it is used to shape or form material; otherwise, it may be a machine part under another heading
• Provide technical drawings to CBSA to clarify the mold's function
• Confirm the material composition to ensure it is metal carbide
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