Silicon Schottky Diode Wafer

A large silicon wafer containing thousands of unmounted Schottky diode chips used in power rectification and high-frequency switching applications. These wafers are produced through semiconductor fabrication processes and diced into individual dice post-import. Classified under HTS 8541.10.0040 as unmounted chips, dice, and wafers specifically for diodes other than photosensitive or LED types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8541.21.00Same rate: 50%

If the chips incorporate transistors

Transistor-based semiconductor devices including integrated diode-transistor structures fall under 8541.21 for transistors

8542.31.00Same rate: 50%

If assembled into processors or controllers

When unmounted chips are part of integrated circuits like microprocessors, they classify under 8542.31 for electronic integrated circuits

8486.90.00.00Lower: 25% vs 50%

If imported as semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts

Unmounted wafers used specifically in semiconductor fab equipment may fall under machinery parts in 8486

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify wafer specifications including diameter, doping type, and diode characteristics match HTS 8541.10.0040 criteria for unmounted diode wafers

Provide detailed manufacturing process documentation to customs to distinguish from mounted or assembled semiconductor devices

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring cleanroom packaging to prevent contamination claims during inspection

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