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Colloidal Silica Wafer Polisher from China

Polishers using colloidal silica slurry for final semiconductor wafer surface preparation. HTS 8443.99.5050 for wafer polishers per statistical notes. Creates oxide layer for device processing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

• Include slurry specifications and removal rates

• Document cleanroom particle specs

• Differentiate from CMP via chemistry