Cast-Iron Wafer Grinder Wheelhead Casting from Japan
Cast-iron wheelhead casting designed for wafer grinders in semiconductor manufacturing (machines of 8461), with only cleaning and minimal machining for fins/gates removal. Essential for holding grinding wheels during wafer surface preparation per statistical note. HTS 8466.93.15.60 covers this unfinished state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Reference statistical note (a)(ii)(C) in entry docs to link to wafer grinding apparatus
• Ensure no surface finish applied; photos of as-cast state help prove classification
• Avoid mixing with finished semiconductor parts shipments to prevent tariff averaging issues