Semiconductor Wafer Lapper

Wafer lappers use loose abrasives to lap both sides of semiconductor wafers simultaneously, achieving flatness critical for device fabrication. Classified HTS 8442.30.01 for printing plate preparation apparatus.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8460.90.40Higher: 39.4% vs 35%

If general precision grinding/lapping for metal surfaces

Chapter 8460 for machine tools; semiconductor process specificity to 8442.

8421.19.00.00Higher: 36.3% vs 35%

If configured for liquid abrasive centrifugal apparatus

Centrifugal liquid processing equipment in heading 8421.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide flatness specification data (e.g

<1μm total thickness variation)

Document abrasive slurry composition for hazardous materials declaration