Wafer Slicing Diamond Wire Guide

Precision ceramic or carbide guide roller for diamond wire saws (8426.19) that slice silicon boules into thin wafers during semiconductor preparation. It qualifies for 8431.49.1010 due to its sole use in machinery of subheadings 8426.11, 8426.19.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8207.90.60.00Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If considered interchangeable tooling rather than dedicated machine part

Interchangeable tools for multiple saw types classify as base metal tools under 8207, not machinery parts.

6909.90.00.00Higher: 39% vs 35%

If predominantly ceramic construction sold separately

Ceramic articles of a kind used in machinery but not principal parts go to Chapter 69.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include OEM part numbers and machine model compatibility to prove principal use

Ensure HTS declaration matches subheading 8426.19 for wire saws specifically

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