GaAs Wafer Grinder from Japan
Backside grinder for gallium arsenide (GaAs) wafers, using controlled grinding wheels and coolant to thin wafers while managing heat to prevent cracking. Used after epi-layer growth. Part under 8419.90.50.80 for compound semiconductor processing.
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
• Certify GaAs-specific wheel compositions; include handling certs for brittle materials; specify target thickness uniformity