Double-Side Wafer Grinder from Japan
Double-side grinders simultaneously process both wafer surfaces for thickness uniformity and parallelism prior to polishing. Under HTS 8443.99.5050 for semiconductor wafer grinding per statistical note (a)(ii)(C). Achieves <1 micron TTV across 300mm wafers.
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 carrier plate specifications showing multi-wafer batch processing
• Require semiconductor material qualification certificates
• Differentiate from general 8460 grinders via throughput specs