Pneumatic Wafer Grinding Tool from Germany
A handheld pneumatic grinder specifically designed for grinding semiconductor crystal boules to precise diameters required for wafer production. It falls under HTS 8467.19.50.90 as a pneumatic tool for hand-held use in semiconductor manufacturing processes like crystal preparation. This tool ensures accurate flats indicating conductivity type and resistivity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify tool meets pneumatic specifications and include manufacturer specs confirming hand-held use in semiconductor processing to avoid misclassification
• Provide end-use certificates proving application in wafer preparation to qualify for potential duty reductions under tech import programs