Wafer Lapping Machine

Machine that projects abrasive slurry onto rotating lapping plates to achieve ultra-flat semiconductor wafer surfaces for fabrication. Classified under HTS 8424.89.9000 for powder/liquid dispersing appliances in wafer processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8460.29.01Higher: 39.4% vs 36.8%

If grinding/lapping machines for other materials

Lapping machines not specific to semiconductors classify under 8460 for ceramics/stone.

8424.20.10.00Higher: 37.9% vs 36.8%

If primarily powder spraying apparatus

Nozzles for spraying powders have dedicated 8424.20 subheading.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 36.8%

If other semiconductor manufacturing machines

Catch-all for semiconductor processing equipment per statistical notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify nanometer flatness specs in import docs to prove semiconductor application

• Include slurry composition MSDS; chemical classification risks re-route to Chapter 84

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