Semiconductor Wafer Slicing Saw Spindle from Germany
High-speed air-bearing spindle for inner diameter wafer slicing saws, achieving kerf loss <20 microns per slice. Principal part for wafer slicing equipment under heading 8430. Other parts 8431.49.90.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify RPM (>30,000), kerf width, and coolant compatibility
• Pitfall: generic saw spindles under 8431.41
• Ensure diamond blade mounting specs provided