Wafer Edge Grinder Forged Steel Chuck from Germany
Forged steel vacuum chuck securing wafers during edge grinding in semiconductor prep equipment of heading 8426. Achieves critical edge profiles for handling. Steel forging in 8431.49.90.81.
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
• Specify vacuum port patterns matching wafer standards (SEMI specs)
• Document edge grind tolerance (<1 micron) for classification support
• Avoid finishing that triggers 8483 chuck classification