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Semiconductor Wafer boule Grinder Roll from Japan

Precision cast steel roll for crystal grinders that shape semiconductor boules to exact diameters for wafer production. Under HTS 8455.30.0035 as a cast steel rolling mill roll not exceeding 2,268 kg, critical for grinding flats indicating conductivity type. Maintains tight tolerances essential for downstream wafer slicing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit surface finish specs (e.g

• Ra values) proving suitability for semiconductor grinding

• Comply with REACH for steel alloys; test for heavy metals common in casting

• Pair with boule processing equipment docs to prevent standalone part reclassification