Cast Iron Wafer Grinder Spindle Housing from Japan
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.
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
• Specify 'not advanced beyond cleaning' in commercial invoice; include process flowcharts; check for Section 301 tariffs