Semiconductor Wafer Slicing Turbine Spindle from China

Inner diameter diamond saw turbine spindles rotate at 30,000+ RPM to slice ultra-thin wafers (25-150μm) from silicon boules with minimal subsurface damage. HTS 8411.99.90 covers these as other gas turbine parts specifically for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment. Precision speed control prevents crystal lattice damage during kerfless slicing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Specify diamond blade specifications (ID saw, kerf width <100μm) and achieved wafer thickness uniformity

Provide vibration analysis data showing <0.1μm runout essential for semiconductor wafer quality

Classify as complete slicing machine parts, not standalone turbine components to maintain 84.11 status