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Crystal Boule Grinder from Japan

Precision grinder that shapes semiconductor crystal boules to exact wafer diameters and grinds orientation flats indicating conductivity type. Meets 8479.82.0080 as wafer preparation grinding equipment per statistical notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include boule diameter tolerance specs (typically ±0.1mm) and flat grinding angle documentation

• Certify for monocrystalline silicon/gallium arsenide use to qualify under semiconductor provisions