Semiconductor Wafer Polisher Vacuum Pump

Specialized pump for wafer polishers that achieve mirror-finish flatness on semiconductor wafers prior to fabrication, statistical note (a)(ii)(C). Manages chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) slurry evacuation and backside vacuum chucking. Parts thereof under HTS 8414.90.91 for semiconductor wafer prep equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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8421.19.00.00Higher: 36.3% vs 35%

If for general chemical processing

Slurry handling pumps without semiconductor specificity classified as centrifuges/filters.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If complete wafer polishing machine

Assembled semiconductor mixing/kneading machines in 8479.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 35%

If CMP polishing compounds handling

Chemical preparations for polishing shift classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include CMP polisher specifications showing surface flatness <1 microinch RMS achievement

• Reference statistical note (a)(ii)(C) explicitly in import documentation for polishers

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