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Wafer Crystal Grinder

Precision grinder for shaping semiconductor crystal boules to exact diameter before wafer slicing, as per statistical notes. While grinding, classified under HTS 8474.10.00 if part of sorting/screening prep per notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

8460.40Lower: 16.9% vs 37.5%

If general precision grinding machines

Non-mineral or non-semiconductor grinders under 8460.

8481.80.90Higher: 39.5% vs 37.5%

If semiconductor fab equipment

Other semiconductor processing if post-wafer.

8479.89Lower: 15% vs 37.5%

If other semiconductor machines

If not fitting sorting notes precisely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Reference statistical note (a)(ii)(A) in docs

• Cleanroom compatibility certs

• Not Chapter 90 testing