Silicon Carbide Power MOSFET Wafer
A 6-inch silicon carbide wafer containing unmounted chips designed for high-voltage power MOSFET transistors used in electric vehicles and renewable energy inverters. Classified under tariff item 8541.59.00 as an unmounted semiconductor device, the wafer enables high-efficiency power conversion.
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 chips are separated and packaged as individual MOSFETs
Packaged power MOSFETs are classified under the transistor subheading for devices with dissipation of 1 W or more.
If the wafer includes integrated control circuits
Wafers combining power transistors with integrated circuits may be classified as electronic integrated circuits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the wafer is unmounted and unseparated to maintain classification under this tariff item
• Provide technical datasheets to the CBSA demonstrating the MOSFET structure and voltage ratings
• Check if the goods qualify for preferential duty rates under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement or other applicable agreements
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