Crystal Boule Grinder from Germany
Precision grinder that shapes semiconductor crystal boules to exact diameter and grinds orientation flats indicating conductivity type and resistivity. Falls under HTS 8445.90.00.00 per statistical note (a)(ii)(A) for wafer preparation equipment in semiconductor processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit boule diameter specs and flat grinding tolerances to confirm wafer prep classification
• Pair with end-use statement for semiconductor boule processing