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Precision 52100 Alloy Steel Balls for Wafer Lapping Machine Spindles from Japan

Grade 5 precision 52100 chrome alloy steel balls for the main spindles in wafer lapping equipment that achieve sub-micron flatness on semiconductor wafers prior to device fabrication. Through-hardened for maximum fatigue resistance. HTS 8482.91.0010 for alloy steel bearing balls.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify 52100 chemical composition (1.0% Cr min) and hardness (Rc 60-66) in technical datasheets

• For sets of balls in bearing races, declare as individual parts unless permanently assembled

• Check quotas on high-precision alloy steel products from certain origins