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Undoped GaAs Wafer 100mm Thick Film Substrate

100mm undoped gallium arsenide wafer designed as a substrate for thick-film deposition in hybrid circuits. Falls under HTS 2853.90.90.10 for undoped GaAs wafers as inorganic phosphide compounds. Used in microwave and power electronics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+25.0%27.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%—2.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%—2.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%—2.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%—2.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8536.90.40.00Higher: 37.5% vs 27.8%

If part of electrical apparatus connections

If integrated as components in electrical apparatus, may shift to 8536.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 27.8%

If intentionally doped variants

Doping changes it from chemically defined compound to prepared electronic material in 3818.

2852Lower: 15.5% vs 27.8%

If other chemically defined mercury compounds

Subheading 2852.10 is mercury-specific; GaAs stays in 2853 as non-mercury inorganic.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document crystal orientation (e.g

• (100) or (111)) and flatness specs (<1 micron) for accurate tariff classification

• Check BIS export licensing for GaAs wafers over certain sizes due to technology controls