Pneumatic Crystal Grinder

A handheld pneumatic tool used to grind semiconductor crystal boules to precise diameters for wafer production. It falls under HTS 8467.89.50 as a pneumatic hand tool for specialized material processing in semiconductor manufacturing. Designed for high-precision work on monocrystalline materials like silicon.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8466.94.65Higher: 39.7% vs 17.5%

If integrated into a stationary semiconductor processing station

Stationary grinding machines for semiconductor materials fall under specific semiconductor provisions in 8466.

9017.20.70Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If classified primarily as testing apparatus for semiconductor wafers

Some precision grinders used in wafer testing may shift to Chapter 90 for optical or measuring instruments.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If sold as a complete semiconductor wafer preparation machine set

Assembled machines for semiconductor processing are covered under 8479 industrial machinery provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify tool meets pneumatic hand tool specs per Chapter 84 notes; provide technical specs showing semiconductor use

Include end-use certificates for semiconductor manufacturing to avoid misclassification as general grinding tools