Wafer Grinding Spindle
> A precision spindle assembly for wafer grinders that holds grinding wheels used to back-thin semiconductor wafers to their final thickness. It is a non-electrical mechanical part, with no electrical connectors, insulators, coils, or contacts included. This item is classified under tariff item 8487.90.00 as a machinery part not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84.
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 spindle is designed solely or principally for machines used in the manufacture of semiconductor wafers
Heading 84.86 covers machines and apparatus for the manufacture of semiconductor devices, including their parts, which may be more specific than 8487.
If the spindle includes an integrated electric motor
Heading 85.01 covers electric motors and generators, which would take precedence if the spindle has electrical features.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify that the spindle does not incorporate any electric motor or electrical components—if it does, it may be classified as an electric motor under heading 85.01
• Provide CBSA with technical drawings showing the spindle's mechanical function and its role in the wafer grinder
• Consider whether the spindle is a part of a machine of heading 84.86, which may lead to a more specific classification
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