Crystal Boule Grinder Spindle Assembly from Japan
High-precision spindle with diamond grinding wheel mount for grinding semiconductor crystal boules to exact wafer diameters and flats indicating resistivity. Part of crystal grinder equipment for heading 8430 semiconductor machinery. Other parts under 8431.49.90.
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
• Provide flat grinding tolerance data (microns) and boule diameter range specs
• Avoid classifying complete grinders under 8460; parts only
• Check for ITAR controls on precision components