Gallium Arsenide Boule Shaper

Specialized shaping machine for compound semiconductor boules like GaAs, featuring corrosion-resistant tooling for precise diameter control. HTS 8461.90.60.90 other machine tools working compound cermets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 39.4%

If semiconductor materials including gallium arsenide

Statistical notes cover all semiconductor materials processing.

8462Lower: 14.4% vs 39.4%

If general cermet compound shaping

Other metal/cermet working machines when not semiconductor-specific.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include GaAs/GaN chemical resistance certification for compound semis

Document thermal expansion matching between tooling and boule materials

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