Wafer Surface Planer for Float Zone Silicon from China
Precision planer specifically engineered for float zone silicon wafers, removing material to achieve mirror-flat surfaces prior to fabrication. HTS 8461.90.60.30 classification applies due to its planing action on cermet-like semiconductor materials as defined in Chapter 84 statistical notes for wafer preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Document compatibility with float zone crystal methods to align with statistical note (a)(i) crystal growers & pullers processing
• Ensure import declaration specifies 'planing machines' not 'lapping/polishing' to maintain correct subheading
• Avoid pitfall of classifying with polishing equipment (different HTS) by emphasizing initial planing step