Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw from Canada
High-precision saw that projects coolant liquid while inner-diameter diamond blade slices semiconductor wafers from crystal boules. HTS 8424.89.9000 covers this as other liquid projecting appliance for semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide blade specifications and coolant flow documentation to distinguish from general saws
• Include vibration isolation test data; critical for semiconductor precision claims
• Avoid 'metal cutting saw' labeling which triggers 8461 classification errors