Crystal Boule Grinder from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

14.4%

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

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