Rebuilt Crystal Flat Grinder from China

Used machine for grinding orientation flats on silicon boules to denote resistivity and doping type. HTS 8463.90.0040 for rebuilt metal/cermet tools without removal. Key for wafer identification in fabs.

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

Specify flat length/position tolerances per SEMI standards

Include rebuild warranty against flat accuracy drift

Avoid describing as 'lapping' to prevent 8460 shift

Rebuilt Crystal Flat Grinder from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8463.90.00.40