Semiconductor Crystal Boule Grinder Chuck from Mexico

Precision vacuum chuck for holding crystal boules during grinding to exact wafer diameters, as per statistical note (a)(ii)(A) for wafer prep equipment. HTS 8431.49.90.94 covers it as a part for heading 8430 grinding machines dedicated to semiconductor processing.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include boule diameter tolerance specs (e.g

300mm) in invoices to confirm semiconductor specificity; ensure cleanroom compatibility certification; common pitfall is classifying as general lathe parts under 8467