Crystal Boule Grinder Wheel from Japan
Abrasive grinding wheel used in crystal grinders to shape semiconductor boules to exact diameters and grind orientation flats indicating conductivity type. Under HTS 8487.90.0080 as a part for wafer manufacturing preparation equipment in semiconductor processing. Critical for precise boule dimensions before slicing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.9%
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 resistivity/conductivity flat specifications in documentation to prove semiconductor application
• Certify abrasive composition (e.g
• diamond/CBN) suitable for silicon/gallium arsenide