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Wafer Lapping Machine from Germany

Industrial machine that laps semiconductor wafers to precise flatness using slurries and temperature-controlled platens for surface preparation. HTS 8419.39.0280 applies due to cooling and drying in the lapping process for wafer fabrication readiness. Ensures dimensional tolerances for chip processing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide evidence of slurry cooling systems to support temperature change classification

• Use ISPM-15 compliant wood packaging for large machinery shipments