Cast Iron Headstock Casting for Lapper Machine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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