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Boule Slicing Saw Frame Forged Steel Yoke

Forged steel yoke forming the tension frame for wire saws slicing semiconductor boules into wafers (statistical note a)(ii)(B). Provides rigidity for sub-micron kerf control. 8431.49.90.81 as part of 8426 equipment.

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 large industrial bandsaw frames

Yokes for metal-cutting saws of 8466 classify separately.

7308.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If welded rather than forged construction

Welded steel structures shift to Chapter 73 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include wire tension specs tying to boule slicing precision

Declare yoke dimensions matching standard boule diameters (200-450mm)

Use end-user letters from wafer fabs for proof of principal use

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