Edge Grinding Wafer Mold Carrier

Mold carrier system for semiconductor wafer edge grinding to prevent chipping during handling. Falls under HTS 8480.49.0090 as other molds for wafer preparation equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 38.1%

If finished semiconductor handling machines

Complete handling equipment supersedes component molds.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 38.1%

If plastic carrier molds

Plastic construction shifts to plastics chapter.

8479.90.85.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38.1%

If semiconductor wafer processing parts

General wafer fab parts may use 8479 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify edge profile geometries supported

• Include vacuum chuck integration documentation

• Common misclassification as wafer handling robotics