Crystal Grinder for Semiconductor Boules from China
Precision crystal grinder designed to grind semiconductor crystal boules, such as silicon, to exact diameters and flats indicating conductivity type and resistivity, as defined in statistical notes for wafer preparation equipment. Classified under HTS 8451.90.90 as a part of machinery for processing semiconductor materials akin to textile finishing processes. Essential for preparing boules before wafer slicing in semiconductor manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify equipment meets statistical note definitions for wafer preparation to avoid reclassification to Chapter 84 heading 8486
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certification proving semiconductor boule grinding application