Boule Slicing Saw Frame Forged Steel Yoke from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Derivative steel articles the product of Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, or a member nation of the European Union, as provided for in subdivision (c)(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
• 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