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Chemical Wafer Etch Station from Japan

Automated station using wet chemical etching to remove damaged layer from wafer surfaces post-sawing/ grinding. HTS 8445.90.00.00 for wafer preparation.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Etch rate and uniformity specs required

• Chemical handling safety documentation

• Avoid general plating equipment classification