Crystal Boule Grinder Forged Steel Spindle from Japan
This forged steel spindle is used in crystal grinders for semiconductor boules per statistical note (a)(ii)(A), part of heading 8426 wafer preparation machinery. It provides rotational precision for grinding boule diameter and flats indicating conductivity. HTS 8431.49.90.81 covers it as a steel forging specific to such equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 resistivity flat grinding tolerance specs to tie to statistical note requirements
• Certify forging heat treatment for semiconductor cleanroom compatibility to support classification
• Pair with boule grinder import docs for set classification if applicable, avoiding individual part scrutiny