Semiconductor Wafer Grinder from Japan
Semiconductor wafer grinders reduce wafer thickness to precise tolerances post-slicing, under HTS 8412.90.90.85 as parts of wafer preparation motors/engines. Vital for achieving flatness required in device fabrication.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include flatness tolerance data (e.g
• <1 micron) to prove semiconductor use
• Bundle with boule processing equipment declarations for consistent treatment
• Watch for reclassification risks if marketed for general optics grinding