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Wafer Lapping Machine Vacuum Pump from Mexico

Vacuum pump supplying hold-down force for wafer lappers that achieve precise flatness on semiconductor wafers post-slicing, preparing surfaces for fabrication. Classified in HTS 8414.59.65.95 per notes on wafer grinders, lappers, and polishers for semiconductor processing. Critical for dimensional tolerances in device manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

12.3%

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

• Provide tolerance specs (e.g

• flatness <1 micron) to prove semiconductor application; check for ITAR restrictions on dual-use tech

• Pitfall: bulk import without serial tracking for traceability