Wafer Grinding Spindle Assembly

Ultra-precision air-bearing spindle delivering constant velocity for semiconductor wafer backgrinding operations. HTS 8473.40.86.00 as critical component of heading 8472 wafer thinning equipment. Achieves final wafer thickness control to ±1μm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

8466.94Lower: 14.7% vs 35%

If for general CNC machine tools

Parts/accessories for metalworking machine tools classify under heading 8466.

8483.10.50.00Same rate: 35%

If independent transmission shafts/bearings

Standalone transmission machinery parts fall under Chapter 84 heading 8483.

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Specify RPM range (thousands) and runout specs proving semiconductor precision

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