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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8464.90.01.20
Czochralski Crystal Puller
A machine tool used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in a vacuum chamber, grinding the boule to precise diameter for wafer production. Classified under HTS 8464.90.0120 as it functions as a grinder for semiconductor crystal ingots, akin to mineral material processing. Essential for semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
Gallium Arsenide Boule Grinder
Specialized grinder for GaAs compound semiconductor boules, achieving dimensional tolerances for wafer production. Classified in 8464.90.0120 as processing semiconductor materials like ceramics/minerals. Handles brittle III-V materials requiring diamond tooling.
Diamond Wafer Lapper
Lapping machine using diamond slurry to achieve flatness tolerances on semiconductor wafers before polishing. HTS 8464.90.0120 covers wafer grinders/lappers/polishers as mineral material working tools per notes. Prepares wafer surface for device fabrication.
SiC Wafer Grinder
Grinder for silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor wafers, handling extreme hardness of ceramic-like material. Fits HTS 8464.90.0120 as processing ceramics/minerals for semiconductor use. Enables high-voltage device production.
Sapphire Wafer Back Grinder
Backside grinder for sapphire (Al2O3) substrates used in LED/GaN semiconductors, thinning wafers to device specs. HTS 8464.90.0120 as cold working glass-like mineral materials. Key for optoelectronics.
Silicon Ingot Grinder
Precision grinder that shapes semiconductor silicon ingots to exact diameters and flats indicating conductivity type, preparing them for wafer slicing. Falls under HTS 8464.90.0120 per statistical notes as crystal grinders for semiconductor materials treated like mineral processing tools. Critical step in wafer preparation.
Float Zone Crystal Grinder
Grinding machine for float zone method silicon boules, creating precise flats and diameters for resistivity indication before wafer slicing. HTS 8464.90.0120 applies as it processes semiconductor crystals like mineral materials per chapter notes. Used in high-purity semiconductor production.
Semiconductor Wafer Edge Grinder
Post-slicing edge grinder that profiles semiconductor wafer edges for handling and prevents chipping during fabrication. HTS 8464.90.0120 as it cold works silicon/glass-like semiconductor wafers akin to mineral materials. Improves yield in wafer processing lines.
Crystal Boule Flattener
Machine that grinds flats on semiconductor crystal boules to encode crystal orientation and doping information. Per statistical notes, classified as wafer preparation equipment under HTS 8464.90.0120 for mineral-like processing. Standard in silicon foundries.