Ceramic Hybrid Inner Race for Wafer Grinder Spindles from Germany
Silicon nitride ceramic inner race paired with steel balls for high-speed wafer grinders that achieve dimensional tolerances on semiconductor wafers. Classified in 8482.99.2580 as other inner ring for semiconductor manufacturing bearings requiring extreme flatness and wear resistance. Used in back-grinding processes for wafer thinning.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
30.8%
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
• Include ceramic material test reports (ASTM C1161); specify hybrid bearing design in commercial invoice; watch for anti-dumping duties on ceramic components from certain origins