Silicon Carbide Ingot for Semiconductor Wafer Production

A large cultured silicon carbide crystal grown via physical vapor transport method, weighing over 2.5 grams, supplied in ingot form before slicing into wafers. Classified under HTS 3824.99.1100 as cultured crystals (not optical elements) in ingot shape for industrial applications like power electronics. These ingots provide superior thermal conductivity and hardness essential for high-performance semiconductors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2849.20Lower: 10.5% vs 35%

If classified primarily as inorganic carbide rather than cultured crystal

Basic silicon carbide in crude form falls under Chapter 28 carbides, excluding doped/processed cultured variants.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If when sold as foundry mold binder component

If marketed with binders for foundry use, shifts to prepared foundry binders rather than pure cultured crystals.

8541Lower: 10% vs 35%

If after slicing and doping into photosensitive semiconductor wafers

Processed into semiconductor devices, moves from Chapter 38 preparations to Chapter 85 electrical photosensitive components.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify crystal purity certification (e.g

• >99.99% SiC) and weight documentation to confirm HTS 3824.99.1100 classification over Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals

• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) and end-use statements for semiconductor fabrication to avoid reclassification as basic chemicals

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