Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw from Germany
Wafer slicing diamond saws cut ultra-thin slices from monocrystalline semiconductor boules using coolant systems with precise temperature regulation to maintain crystal integrity during high-speed cutting. Critical step in wafer manufacturing per statistical note. Falls under HTS 8419.89.95 for its cooling-involved material processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify diamond wire or blade specs for semiconductor slicing to match statistical note (a)(ii)(B)
• Include wafer thickness tolerance data (typically <100μm) for classification support
• Watch for reclassification if saw lacks semiconductor-specific precision features