Thin-Section Ball Bearing for Crystal Pullers from Japan
Thin-section ball bearing engineered for crystal growers and pullers in semiconductor boule production, offering minimal cross-section for compact high-purity growth chambers. It is included in HTS 8482.80.00.80 for other ball bearings suited to semiconductor material growth equipment as per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit technical specs showing thin-section design (<5mm thickness) and Czochralski/float zone compatibility
• Pair with end-user letters from semiconductor fabs to justify specialized classification