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Silicon Germanium HBT Wafer

SiGe Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor wafer for high-speed analog ICs in telecom handsets. Unmounted chips under HTS 8541.29.00.40 as non-photosensitive transistors. Enables low-noise amplification at mmWave frequencies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+50.0%50%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

8542.32.00Same rate: 50%

If after wafer processing into memory ICs

SiGe wafers become amplifiers in processors under IC headings.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify Ge content percentage (20-50%) critical for duty assessment

β€’ Avoid valuation based on downstream IC price; use fab cost sheets