Vacuum-Compatible Ball Bearing for Crystal Growers from Mexico
Ball bearings engineered for vacuum environments in Czochralski crystal growers, pulling pure silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. Under HTS 8482.10.5068 as other ball bearings, they withstand high temperatures and ultra-high vacuum without outgassing. Key for growing defect-free monocrystalline material before boule grinding and slicing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
34%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Provide vacuum rating (e.g
• 10^-9 Torr) and bakeout temperature specs
• Use anti-magnetic material declarations for silicon purity concerns
• Ship in nitrogen-purged containers to maintain vacuum readiness