Crystal Ingot Notching Machine from Germany
Crystal ingot notching machines cut orientation flats on semiconductor boules to indicate crystal plane and doping, under HTS 8412.90.90.85. Part of boule grinding per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include flat geometry specs matching resistivity standards
• Pair with boule grinder imports for volume processing claims
• Document R&D vs production use for potential duty reductions