Gallium Arsenide Wafer Lapping Mold Base

Mold base for lapping equipment used to achieve flatness tolerances on GaAs wafers for compound semiconductor fabrication. Classified HTS 8480.49.0090 for metal/metal carbide molds in wafer preparation.

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.

8480.79Lower: 13.1% vs 38.1%

If for mineral material lapping (non-semiconductor)

Mineral processing molds separate from semiconductor equipment.

9031.41.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If precision measurement fixtures

Flatness gauging equipment parts go to Chapter 90.

8479.90Lower: 10% vs 38.1%

If parts of unclassified semiconductor machines

General semiconductor machine parts may use 8479 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Reference statistical note coverage for compound semiconductors like GaAs

• Include flatness tolerance specifications in technical docs