4-inch N-type Doped Silicon Carbide Wafer

A 4-inch diameter silicon carbide wafer doped with nitrogen to achieve N-type conductivity, used as a substrate in power electronics manufacturing. It falls under HTS 3818.00.00.30 as a chemical compound doped for use in electronics, specifically in disc or wafer form. These wafers enable high-temperature, high-voltage semiconductor devices like Schottky diodes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+50.0%50%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2849.20.10.00Lower: Free vs 50%

If undoped or not specifically for electronics

Undoped silicon carbide, regardless of form, falls under carbides heading rather than doped electronic compounds.

3818.00.00Same rate: 50%

If silicon-based instead of silicon carbide

Pure silicon wafers doped for electronics use a different subheading within the same heading 3818.

8541.90.00Same rate: 50%

If processed into semiconductor devices or circuits

Once fabricated into photosensitive or non-photosensitive semiconductor components, it shifts to Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify doping type (N/P) and resistivity via certificates; US Customs requires documentation matching electronic-grade specs

β€’ Ensure epitaxial readiness certification to avoid reclassification as undoped silicon carbide (HTS 2849.20)

β€’ Comply with REACH-like restrictions on impurities; common pitfall is failing flatness/taper measurements leading to returns

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