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Gallium Arsenide Wafer Polisher Seal from Germany

Mechanical seal for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of GaAs compound semiconductor wafers. Classified HTS 8484.20.00.00 under semiconductor statistical notes for wafer preparation equipment. Uses alkaline slurries for mirror finish.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify GaAs compatibility and CMP slurry type

• Defect density specs (<0.1 defects/cm²)

• Hazardous chemical resistance certification