CMP Polishing Head Retaining Ring
A consumable retaining ring for chemical mechanical polishing heads that contains slurry and wafer during planarization, engineered for uniform pressure distribution. This mechanical part of semiconductor wafer polishing machinery contains no electrical features, qualifying for tariff item 8487.90.00 as a machinery part not specified elsewhere.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ring is presented as a part of a machine of heading 84.86 for semiconductor manufacture
Parts of machines for the manufacture of semiconductor devices are classified in heading 84.86 when they are identifiable as such.
If the ring is made of plastics
Articles of plastics are classified in Chapter 39, which is excluded from Section XVI.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the retaining ring is not made of plastics or rubber, which could affect classification
• Provide the CBSA with the ring's material composition and function
• Verify whether the ring is a part of a machine of heading 84.86, which could affect classification
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