Semiconductor Wafer Polisher Forged Steel Carrier Ring from Mexico
Forged steel ring carrier that holds silicon wafers during chemical-mechanical polishing in heading 8426 equipment, ensuring edge protection and uniform pressure per statistical note (a)(ii)(C). Essential for mirror-finish wafer surfaces before device fabrication. HTS 8431.49.90.81 as steel forging part.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide CMP process compatibility data linking to wafer polishing statistical note
• Document ring hardness ratings for semiconductor slurry resistance
• Bundle with polisher machine docs if imported together to clarify part function