Cast-Iron Wafer Grinder Wheelhead Casting from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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