Boule Orientation Grinder from Germany
Precision grinder with motorized X-Y table that creates flats on semiconductor boules at specific angles to indicate crystal orientation, doping type, and resistivity. Essential for wafer alignment in processing. HTS 8479.89.65.00 per statistical note (a)(ii)(A).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include angular precision specs (±0.5°) and flat positioning standards
• Verify compatibility with major boule materials (Si, Ge, GaAs)
• Document vacuum chuck specifications for boule handling