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Crystal Boule Grinder from China

Crystal boule grinders precisely grind semiconductor crystal boules to exact diameters and flats indicating conductivity and resistivity, falling under HTS 8412.90.90.85 as parts of engines/motors in wafer preparation equipment. Essential for semiconductor manufacturing tolerance preparation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Document precision specs (e.g

• micron-level tolerances) to justify semiconductor-specific classification

• Pair with HTS statistical notes documentation for faster clearance

• Avoid misdeclaration as general metalworking machinery to prevent higher duties