Pneumatic Crystal Grinder from Germany
A handheld pneumatic tool used to grind semiconductor crystal boules to precise diameters and flats indicating conductivity type and resistivity. It falls under HTS 8467.89.50.90 as a pneumatic hand tool for semiconductor material processing. Designed for high-precision work in wafer manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify tool meets semiconductor processing specs per statistical notes; include manufacturer certifications for boule grinding use
• Watch for misclassification as Chapter 90 optical apparatus
• Ensure pneumatic components comply with pressure vessel regulations