Copper Wafer Lapping Plate from Germany
Copper lapping plate for wafer grinders and lappers that achieve flatness tolerances on semiconductor wafers before fabrication. Part of 8426 machinery under HTS 8431.49.1070 due to copper construction and statistical note coverage for wafer preparation. Key for surface precision in device processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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 flatness tolerance specs matching statistical note; include machine model compatibility
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for cleanroom delivery
• Pitfall: stainless steel versions go to other subheadings