Crystal Boule Grinder Vacuum Hold-Down Pump from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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