Cast Iron Headstock Casting for Lapper Machine from China
Basic cleaned and de-finned cast iron headstock for wafer lapping machines under 8465, machined solely for finishing alignment. Critical for surface flatness in semiconductor wafer prep. 8466.92.10.00 due to semi-finished status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Retain foundry gate removal photos as evidence against over-processing claims
• Comply with REACH for alloying elements if transshipping via EU
• Bundle with 8465 machine imports for potential set classification benefits