Surface Grinding Machine with Wafer Preparation Kit
This standard flat surface grinder is equipped with a vacuum chuck and thin wafer handling fixtures for semiconductor wafer backgrinding. It is capable of general metal grinding but marketed for wafer thinning. It falls under this tariff item as a flat-surface grinding machine for metal or cermets, as it is not specifically for semiconductor manufacturing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is solely for semiconductor wafer backgrinding
Machines for the manufacture of semiconductor devices are classified under heading 84.86.
If not limited to flat surfaces
Other grinding machines for metal, not flat-surface, are classified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the machine is not classified under heading 84.86 for semiconductor manufacturing; it remains a flat-surface grinder
• Document the vacuum chuck and wafer handling fixtures for CBSA
• Verify if the machine's primary use is metal grinding to avoid reclassification
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