Crystal Boule Grinder

Crystal boule grinders precisely grind semiconductor crystal ingots to exact diameters and create orientation flats indicating conductivity. Falls under HTS 8474.80.0080 as grinding machinery for solid mineral substances (silicon boules). Prepares crystals for wafer slicing in semiconductor fabrication.

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.

8460.40Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If used for metal grinding

Chapter 84 metalworking machines have separate headings.

8480.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If for general mineral grinding not semiconductor-specific

Molding/shaping machinery without semiconductor note.

9018.90.75Same rate: 35%

If laboratory precision grinders

Medical/lab instruments under Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document grinding tolerances (e.g

±0.1mm) to prove precision mineral processing

Pair with wafer manufacturing end-use statement

Avoid classifying as general metalworking; specify semiconductor crystal material

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