Semiconductor Wafer Grinding Coolant Pump from Germany
High-precision pump for circulating coolant fluids during crystal grinding of semiconductor boules to exact wafer diameters. Essential in wafer preparation equipment to maintain temperature control and surface flatness as per statistical note (b)(ii)(A). Classified in HTS 8413.81.00 as other pumps for semiconductor liquids.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include SEMI-standard specifications proving use in crystal boule grinding for tariff preference
• Maintain records of coolant fluid types used to demonstrate semiconductor-specific application
• Avoid general 'coolant pump' descriptions; specify wafer preparation context in invoices