Gallium Arsenide Crystal Grinder from Germany
Specialized grinder for GaAs compound semiconductor boules, grinding to precise diameters and flats. Falls under HTS 8474.20.00 as crushing/grinding machinery for mineral substances in solid form. Used in optoelectronics and high-frequency device production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include material safety data sheets for GaAs handling during customs inspection
• Classify specifically under semiconductor notes to prevent generic ore grinder treatment
• Watch for ITAR restrictions on compound semiconductor equipment