Pneumatic Boule Flattener from Japan
Handheld pneumatic tool for flattening ends of semiconductor crystal boules prior to slicing into wafers. HTS 8467.89.50.90 covers pneumatic tools in crystal grinder category per statistical notes. Prepares for uniform wafer thickness.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include boule diameter compatibility data; pressure regulator compliance
• Avoid general pneumatic tool pitfall with usage affidavits
• Cleanroom material certification often required