Crystal Boule Grinder Vacuum Hold-Down Pump

Vacuum pump used in crystal grinders to secure semiconductor boules during diameter and flat grinding for wafer production. HTS 8414.90.91.80 classification per statistical note (a)(ii)(A) for wafer preparation equipment parts. Provides precise wafer flat orientation indicators via ground flats.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If parts specifically for grinding semiconductor boules

Direct classification under wafer preparation grinding machines

8414.20.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If imported as standalone hand-held vacuum device

Inline vacuum pumps for general workshop use outside semi context

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prove integration with boule grinders via technical drawings; essential for note coverage

Semiconductor-specific corrosion resistance documentation

Pitfall: general grinding vacs go to 8414.90.10

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