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High-Purity Copper Balls for Wafer Lapping Machine Thrust Bearings from Mexico

Ultra-pure copper alloy balls for thrust bearings in wafer lappers that achieve flatness tolerances critical for semiconductor fabrication. Classified HTS 8482.91.0015 per statistical note 6 for copper balls in wafer preparation equipment. Provides contamination-free load distribution during lapping.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

14.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Require particle count certification (<10 particles >0.5μm)

• Submit lapping machine blueprints showing bearing placement

• Monitor for oxidation—specify inert atmosphere packaging