Semiconductor Wafer Processing from Germany
Silicon wafers exported for specialized thin-film deposition and photolithic processing steps before final US chip fabrication. Covered under 9813.00.05 as articles processed abroad contributing to US semiconductor manufacturing. Essential intermediate step in high-tech chip production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Maintain cleanroom transport protocols; document each processing layer specification; use temperature-controlled bonded shipping for wafer integrity