Diamond Wire Wafer Slicer
A diamond wire wafer slicer uses diamond-impregnated wires to cut hundreds of ultra-thin wafers from silicon boules in a single pass, reducing material loss compared to traditional saws. It is classified under tariff item 8474.80.00 as machinery for slicing solid mineral substances, specifically semiconductor materials.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is designed for working stone or similar mineral materials
Machines for working stone, ceramics, or similar mineral materials may fall under heading 84.64 instead.
If the slicer uses a laser or other non-mechanical cutting method
Machine-tools operating by laser or other light or photon beam processes are classified in heading 84.56.
If the machine performs a function not specifically covered elsewhere
Machines having individual functions not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84 may be classified in heading 84.79.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is described as slicing solid mineral substances, not as a machine tool of Chapter 84.56, to avoid reclassification
• Have technical documentation ready to show the CBSA that the primary function is slicing silicon boules
• Verify whether the equipment qualifies for duty relief under the Machinery Remission Program
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High-intensity attrition scrubber with counter-rotating propellers that scrubs mineral particles clean through particle-on-particle abrasion. Prepares silica sand for glass making by removing surface coatings and impurities.
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Automated Cement Pipe Molder is a rotary molding machine that shapes unhardened cement paste into concrete pipes using centrifugal force. It is designed specifically for forming cement paste, which places it under tariff item 8474.80.00 as machinery for shaping or moulding unhardened cements. The machine can produce pipes in various diameters.
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Ceramic Brick Forming Press
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Ceramic Roof Tile Press
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