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Semiconductor Wafer Polishing Motor from Japan

Motors powering polishers that create atomically flat wafer surfaces for semiconductor device fabrication, critical for yield in chip manufacturing. HTS 8412.80.90.00 for these other motors in wafer preparation equipment.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include surface roughness (Ra) specs and CMP compatibility; prepare cleanroom certification docs; avoid classification with general metal polishing motors