High-G Centrifuge Bearing Housing from China
Aluminum housing for precision bearings in high-G force centrifuges used for float zone crystal purification in semiconductors. Classified 8421.91.60.00 as essential other part maintaining alignment under extreme speeds. Vibration-dampening design for defect-free processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide dynamic balance test certificates for high-speed validation
• Classify as 'centrifuge-specific' to avoid generic bearing housing under 8483
• Consider Section 301 exclusions for semiconductor equipment parts