Cast Iron Wafer Slicing Saw Bed Frame from China
A cast iron frame for wafer slicing saws under heading 8461, cleaned and machined only at locational points for assembly in semiconductor wafer preparation. It supports precise slicing of monocrystalline boules into wafers. Meets 8466.93.60.60 criteria for minimal processing on cast-iron parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document end-use with equipment blueprints linking to statistical note (b); ensure no surface finishing beyond gate removal; declare exact machining extent to prevent duty hikes