Semiconductor Fiber Comb Assembly

Comb assemblies adapted for aligning semiconductor crystal fibers or filamentary materials in prep machines, under 'other' HTS 8448.32.0090 excluding card clothing. Analogous to textile combs but for advanced fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8436.80.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If agricultural fiber combs

Other machinery for material handling.

8448.32.00Same rate: 17.5%

If card clothing type

Specific exclusion for card clothing moves subcategory.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Explicitly note 'not card clothing' to fit 'other' provision

Test reports for silicon filament handling required

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