Semiconductor Wafer Lapper from China
Semiconductor wafer lappers use loose abrasives to achieve precise flatness and parallelism on wafer surfaces during preparation for fabrication. Falls under HTS 8437.80.00 as wafer preparation machinery per statistical notes. Critical for meeting tight dimensional tolerances before polishing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify lapping plate materials (cast iron/tin) and abrasive slurry types in descriptions
• Include flatness specification capabilities (e.g
• <1 micron) for classification support