New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Cast Iron Wafer Grinder Spindle Housing

Housing for spindles in wafer grinders (8461), cast iron with minimal machining for sprue removal and mounting tabs. Used post-slicing to grind wafers to tolerance for semiconductor fab. 8466.93.60.60 due to basic processing state.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8483.10.50Higher: 50% vs 37.5%

If with integrated plain shaft bearings

Crankshaft/camshaft housings or similar classify under transmission parts.

8479.89.65Lower: 22.5% vs 37.5%

If for unspecified wafer processing machines

Broader semiconductor apparatus parts go to other Chapter 84 machines.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify 'not advanced beyond cleaning' in commercial invoice; include process flowcharts; check for Section 301 tariffs