Crystal Boule Grinder from China
Precision grinder that shapes semiconductor crystal boules to exact diameters and grinds orientation flats indicating conductivity and resistivity. HTS 8474.80.0015 applies as grinding machinery for solid mineral substances in semiconductor preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with precise tolerances (e.g
• ±0.1mm diameter) to prove semiconductor-specific design
• Maintain records of boule material specs (silicon resistivity, doping)
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as general stone grinding equipment without semiconductor context