Semiconductor Crystal Grinder from Germany
Precision grinder for shaping crystal boules to exact wafer diameters and grinding flats indicating conductivity type. Falls under HTS 8431.39.0080 as other parts of heading 8428 wafer preparation equipment per statistical notes. Ensures precise geometry for subsequent wafer slicing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit boule processing flowcharts and tolerance specs to confirm semiconductor use
• Pitfall: general metal grinders classify under 8460
• Ensure diamond tooling declared separately if applicable