Crystal Boule Grinder from Germany
Precision grinder that shapes semiconductor crystal boules to exact wafer diameters and grinds orientation flats indicating conductivity type. Falls under HTS 8471.90.00.00 as wafer preparation equipment in semiconductor manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document diamond grinding wheel specifications and coolant systems for classification support
• Include calibration certificates for diameter and flatness measurement systems