Semiconductor Wafer Polishing Head from Japan
Carrier head assembly holding wafers against polishing pads in CMP (chemical mechanical planarization) tools for mirror-finish surfaces. Part of 8425 wafer polishers, classified 8431.10.0090. Achieves atomic-level flatness required for device 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
• Include pressure/backing film specs proving semiconductor use; track consumable vs durable part status
• Pitfall: reclassification as 8481 valves if pneumatic features emphasized