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Gallium Arsenide Wafer Grinder from Mexico

Specialized grinder for back-thinning compound semiconductor wafers (GaAs) to precise thicknesses for optoelectronic applications. Fits HTS 8474.80.0015 as grinding machinery for solid mineral semiconductor substances.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify material hardness compatibility (GaAs is brittle vs. silicon)

• Include handling system specs for fragile compound wafers

• Avoid general classification by documenting III-V semiconductor applications