Used Crystal Boule Grinder from China

Rebuilt grinder for shaping silicon crystal boules to precise diameters and flats indicating conductivity type. Under HTS 8463.90.0040 for used machine tools working cermets or metal without removal, used in wafer preparation. Ensures boule readiness for slicing.

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

Provide grind wheel specifications and alignment tolerances in import docs

Label as 'semiconductor processing equipment' but classify per metalworking function

Inspect for wear on precision spindles common in rebuilt units