Crystal Boule Grinder Vacuum Hold-Down Pump from China
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.
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
9903.88.0125%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
• 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