Crystal Boule Grinder Air Compressor from China
250 kW reciprocating compressor powering pneumatic systems in crystal grinders that shape silicon boules to exact wafer diameters and flats indicating resistivity. Critical for preparing semiconductor crystals post-growth. Classified in HTS 8414.80.20.65 for mid-range power semiconductor processing compressors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Include CAD drawings showing integration with grinder to prove specialized use
• Certify air purity standards (ISO 8573) required for cleanroom semiconductor environments
• Watch for reclassification if sold without semiconductor context as general factory compressor