Semiconductor Wafer Grinder from China
Double-sided wafer grinders reduce semiconductor wafer thickness from both sides simultaneously to final target specs post-slicing. Per statistical notes, classified under HTS 8437.80.00 for wafer preparation equipment. Achieves parallelism and thickness uniformity for device processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Specify grind wheel types (diamond/CBN) and thickness control tolerances
• Provide wafer size range (4-12 inch) and material compatibility (Si/GaAs)
• Avoid general machine tool classification by documenting semiconductor specs