Semiconductor Wafer Backgrind Tape Calender from China
Produces ultra-thin adhesive tape used for temporary wafer protection during backgrinding in semiconductor thinning processes. Falls under 8420.10.9080 for calendering plastic tape materials serving semiconductor manufacturing. Ensures tape thickness uniformity critical for wafer planarity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'wafer backgrind tape' application in commercial invoice; provide semiconductor process documentation
• Confirm tape thickness tolerances meet 8480 specs
• Beware textile tape reclassification if fabric-reinforced