Crystal Ingot Alignment Fixture from Japan
Precision fixture that aligns semiconductor crystal ingots before grinding or slicing operations. Designed solely for wafer preparation machinery of heading 8428. Parts classified under 8431.39.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.05.900%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 alignment tolerance data (<1 arcminute); customs may require demo videos
• Pitfall: general jig classification