New Wafer Lapping Machine

Automated lapping equipment that uses abrasive slurries to flatten and thin semiconductor wafers to precise tolerances before polishing. Under HTS 8439.10.0010 as new wafer preparation machinery for cellulosic pulp processing in semiconductor statistical notes. Critical for achieving wafer flatness required in fabrication.

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.

8460Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If for general precision lapping

Non-semiconductor specific lapping machines are other grinding/lapping machines under 8460.

8424.89.90Higher: 36.8% vs 35%

If mechanical sandblasting type

Projecting/preparing machines not for wafer dimensions go to mechanical appliances of 8424.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include slurry compatibility certification for silicon/GaAs wafers

Document as 'new' via factory test reports

Common error: classifying under general lapping tools in 8460.42

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