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Cast Iron Headstock Casting for Lapper Machine from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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