Wafer Slicing Machine Coolant Nozzle from Japan
Sapphire or ceramic nozzle directing coolant to diamond saw during wafer slicing from silicon boules. Part of 8425 slicing saws, under 8431.10.0090. Prevents thermal damage and maintains cut quality in semiconductor production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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
• Prove material hardness for diamond saw cooling; avoid 8424 sprayers if not machine-integrated
• Document coolant flow rates for verification