Crystal Boule Grinder Collet Chuck

Adjustable collet chuck attachment that mounts on crystal grinders (heading 8429 equipment) to securely hold semiconductor boules during diameter grinding and flat notching for wafer preparation. Made of hardened steel or carbide. Classified in 8431.49.9020 as other machinery mounting attachment.

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 use with metalworking lathes rather than specialized crystal grinders

Parts for general metalworking machinery fall under heading 8466.

8204.11.00Higher: 44% vs 35%

If imported as hand tool accessory rather than power machinery mount

Interchangeable hand-operated collets/tools shift to tools.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If basic steel fabricated article without precision machining

Other steel articles default to chapter 73 if not identifiable machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include grind tolerance specs (±0.01mm) in invoices to prove semiconductor precision

Pair with boule grinder photos/install diagrams for smooth customs clearance

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