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Crystal Boule Planer Grinder from Germany

Heavy-duty planer grinder used to achieve precise diameter and flatness on monocrystalline silicon boules before wafer slicing, employing Czochralski-grown crystals. Falls under HTS 8461.90.60.30 as specialized planing equipment removing silicon (cermet-like material) in semiconductor manufacturing. Includes diamond tooling and metrology feedback systems for sub-micron accuracy.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Include crystal grower process flow documentation to demonstrate boule preparation role per statistical notes

Label as 'semiconductor manufacturing equipment' and specify planing function to prevent misclassification

Crystal Boule Planer Grinder from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8461.90.60.30