Crystal Grinder Turbine for Semiconductor Boules from Germany
Gas turbine driving crystal grinders that shape semiconductor boules to precise diameters and flats indicating conductivity type. HTS 8411.81.80.10 applies to this industrial turbine for wafer preparation equipment per statistical note 1.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document grinder's semiconductor-specific tolerances; include resistivity flat grinding specs; ensure turbine not reclassified as general industrial machinery