Crystal Ingot Notcher Blade from China
Ultra-thin diamond notcher blade for creating orientation notches on semiconductor crystal ingots/boules before slicing. Part of boule preparation equipment under HTS 8451.90.90 statistical note (a)(ii). Ensures precise wafer crystal orientation for device fabrication.
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
• Specify notch geometry (V-notch, flat, laser mark) and ingot diameter range
• Include kerf loss specs (<50μm) proving semiconductor precision