Semiconductor Crystal Boule Grinder Chuck

Precision vacuum chuck for holding crystal boules during diameter grinding in semiconductor wafer preparation equipment. Falls under HTS 8431.49.10.80 as a part of heading 8426 crystal grinders used to prepare boules for wafer slicing.

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.

8466.94.85Higher: 39.7% vs 35%

If for general precision grinding machines

Chucks for non-semiconductor specific grinders fall under heading 8466 for tool parts.

8414.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If vacuum-holding function predominates

If primarily a vacuum pump part rather than grinder component, classification shifts to chapter 84 vacuum apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide boule diameter specifications matching standard semiconductor sizes (150-450mm); ensure flatness tolerance documentation; avoid classification as general grinding machine parts