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%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 RPM (>30,000), kerf width, and coolant compatibility
• Pitfall: generic saw spindles under 8431.41
• Ensure diamond blade mounting specs provided