Crystal Boule Grinder from Germany
Machine for grinding semiconductor crystal boules to exact diameter and flats indicating conductivity. HTS 8461.90.60.50 applies to this metal/cermet removing grinder valued under $3,025, matching statistical note for wafer prep equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include boule diameter specs and flat grinding tolerances in entry docs for verification
• Label as 'semiconductor equipment' to prevent misclassification as general grinding tools
• Avoid bundling with testing apparatus to stay out of Chapter 90