Wafer Lapping Plate Mounting Fixture

Aluminum or stainless steel fixture that attaches lapping plates to wafer grinder/polisher machines (heading 8429) for achieving flatness tolerances on semiconductor wafers prior to fabrication. Ensures parallel mounting. Under 8431.49.9020 as other attachment.

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.

8466.91.50Same rate: 35%

If designed for general metalworking grinding/polishing machines

Parts for heading 8466 machinery take precedence over semiconductor specificity.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If basic aluminum fabricated fixture without precision tolerances

Other aluminum articles classify by material if not dedicated parts.

8435.90.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If for use with presses rather than grinding/polishing equipment

Press attachments fall under heading 8435 parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify flatness specs (<1 micron) match statistical note requirements for chapter coverage

Avoid 'lapping plate' standalone declarations; specify as complete mounting attachment

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