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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%+37.5%40.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8480.79Lower: 15.6% vs 40.6%

If mineral material molds (optical)

Non-semiconductor mineral processing uses different subheading.

7104Lower: 18.9% vs 40.6%

If precious stone processing

Sapphire as gemstone shifts to Chapter 71.

9002.20.40.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.6%

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)