Silicon Ingot Mold Grinding Fixture from China
Fixture part for holding ingot molds during precision grinding in semiconductor metallurgy preparation. Ensures diameter accuracy for crystal boules used in wafer slicing. As a part of casting machine tooling, it's under 8454.90.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include photos/drawings of fixture-mold interface to prove specificity to 8454 equipment
• Declare tolerance specs (e.g
• ±0.1mm) to support foundry precision claim
• Avoid 'general tooling' description to prevent 8466 classification