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+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8483.10.50Same rate: 35%

If with integrated plain shaft bearings

Crankshaft/camshaft housings or similar classify under transmission parts.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for unspecified wafer processing machines

Broader semiconductor apparatus parts go to other Chapter 84 machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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