Multi-Wire Wafer Slicing Saw from China
Advanced saw using multiple diamond-coated wires to simultaneously slice hundreds of wafers from a single boule, improving yield. Classified HTS 8445.90.00.00 statistical note (a)(ii)(B).
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Wire diameter and cut parallelism specs mandatory
• Distinguish from single blade saws
• Document slurry recirculation system