Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw from Japan
Wafer slicing diamond saws cut ultra-thin semiconductor wafers from monocrystalline boules with inner-diameter blades for precision kerf control. Classified in HTS 8437.80.00 as statistical note equipment for wafer preparation in semiconductor manufacturing. Maintains wafer integrity for subsequent processing steps.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include blade specifications (diamond grit size, ID dimensions) in technical docs
• Certify saws meet semiconductor industry standards like SEMI S2 safety requirements