Sapphire Wafer Substrate Mold

Mold for growing sapphire boules used as substrates for LED/GaN semiconductor wafers. HTS 8480.49.0090 covers metal carbide molds for semiconductor material processing.

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 mineral material molds (optical)

Non-semiconductor mineral processing uses different subheading.

7104Lower: 16.4% vs 38.1%

If precious stone processing

Sapphire as gemstone shifts to Chapter 71.

9002.20.40.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If optical element molds

Optical sapphire windows/lenses use Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document sapphire as semiconductor substrate material

• Specify boule growth method (Kyropoulos/Heat Exchange)