Silicon Wafer Lapping Plate

Cast iron or copper lapping plate used in semiconductor wafer grinders to achieve precise thickness uniformity before polishing. Under HTS 8431.49.10.80 as part of heading 8426 wafer preparation machinery for semiconductor fabrication.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8430.49.80Same rate: 35%

If other semiconductor processing parts

Lapping plates might be seen as parts of heading 8430 semiconductor finishing machinery rather than preparation.

7325.99.10Same rate: 35%

If imported as unfinished castings

Unmachined cast iron plates are classified as articles of iron rather than finished machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify flatness grade (e.g

<1μm) and wafer size compatibility; provide groove pattern documentation; condition plates before use to prevent contamination