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Gallium Arsenide Wafer Lapping Filter Assembly from China

Filter part for lapping machines that flatten semiconductor wafers sliced from GaAs boules, ensuring surface flatness for fabrication. Falls under HTS 8421.99.0180 per statistical notes for wafer preparation equipment (a)(ii)(C). Removes lapping debris for defect-free wafers.

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

Document compatibility with gallium arsenide materials to leverage statistical provisions

Use manufacturer specs linking to wafer lappers/polishers in customs entry