Crystal Boule Grinder from China
Precision grinder that shapes semiconductor crystal boules to exact wafer diameters and grinds orientation flats indicating conductivity and resistivity. It uses controlled cooling/lubrication systems qualifying under HTS 8419.89.95.85 for wafer preparation equipment involving temperature management on other semiconductor materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Submit boule diameter specs and flat grinding documentation to prove semiconductor wafer prep function
• Avoid generic 'grinding machine' descriptions; specify semiconductor material processing to stay in 8419