Gallium Arsenide Wafer Grinder from Germany
Specialized grinder for back-thinning GaAs compound semiconductor wafers to device fabrication thicknesses with integrated cooling systems. Specifically HTS 8419.89.95.85 for 'other materials' (non-silicon) wafer preparation equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Explicitly declare GaAs/compound semiconductor use to qualify for 'other materials' subheading
• Include material safety data for gallium compounds in shipping docs
• Silicon versions use 8419.89.9580; ensure material specificity prevents misclassification