Semiconductor Wafer Processing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain cleanroom transport protocols; document each processing layer specification; use temperature-controlled bonded shipping for wafer integrity