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New Semiconductor Wafer Slicing Saw from Japan

High-precision inner-diameter saw for slicing ultra-thin wafers from monocrystalline semiconductor boules with minimal kerf loss and damage. Classified in new category HTS 8439.10.0010 for wafer preparation in pulp-making machinery per statistical notes. Uses diamond blades for silicon and compound semiconductors.

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

Provide blade specs and slicing tolerance data to prove semiconductor application

Ensure customs declaration specifies 'new' with serial numbers unused

Pitfall: mislabeling as woodworking saws under 8465