Semiconductor Crystal Boule Grinder from Japan
Precision grinder for shaping crystal boules to exact wafer diameters and flats indicating conductivity type. A key part of wafer preparation equipment under 8425, classified in 8431.10.0090 'Other'. Used post-growth to prepare for slicing in semiconductor fabrication.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of resistivity flat grinding function; ensure tolerances match semiconductor specs
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as general metalworking grinder under 8460