Copper Alloy Semiconductor Wafer Polisher Ring from Mexico
Retaining ring made of copper alloy for chemical-mechanical wafer polishers in 8426 machinery, ensuring wafer edge uniformity. HTS 8431.49.1070 for copper parts dedicated to semiconductor wafer prep per chapter notes. Vital for mirror-finish surfaces required in chip fabrication.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Certify copper content and semiconductor-only use; prepare for CBP Ruling requests
• Track wear rates in documentation
• Common issue: sets with non-copper parts may reclassify