Rebuilt Crystal Boule Grinder from Japan
Rebuilt grinder for shaping silicon crystal boules to precise diameters and flats indicating conductivity. Per statistical note (a)(ii)(A), it's wafer prep equipment classified under rebuilt machinery for pulp of fibrous cellulosic materials in semiconductor contexts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit blueprints showing rebuild modifications to justify classification and duty savings
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete disassembly records leading to 'new' reclassification
• Comply with OSHA-equivalent safety certs for abrasive grinding components