Semiconductor Wafer Cleaner
Automated wet bench station that cleans wafers post-grinding/ lapping using megasonic, brush, and chemical processes to remove particles before fab entry. HTS 8445.90.00.00 as wafer preparation equipment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 3.7% | +20.0% | 23.7% |
| š²š½Mexico | 3.7% | +10.0% | 13.7% |
| šØš¦Canada | 3.7% | +10.0% | 13.7% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If general industrial liquid filtering/ cleaning
Filtering/ purifying machinery by general application.
If cleaning during device manufacturing
Post-prep device fab cleaning separate classification.
If complete wafer mixing/ processing machines
Mixing/ kneading machines for slurries.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include particle removal specs (e.g
ā¢ <0.1Ī¼m) and chemical compatibility
ā¢ Distinguish from fab front-end cleaning (8486)
ā¢ Specify single wafer vs batch processing
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Precision interferometer system measuring wafer bow, warp, and total thickness variation critical for fabrication readiness. HTS 8445.90.00.00 under wafer grinder/lapper/polisher notes.
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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).
Chemical Wafer Etch Station
Automated station using wet chemical etching to remove damaged layer from wafer surfaces post-sawing/ grinding. HTS 8445.90.00.00 for wafer preparation.
Automated Wafer Handling Robot
Cleanroom robot transferring wafers between preparation process tools (sawing, grinding, polishing stations). Classified HTS 8445.90.00.00 as integral wafer prep equipment.
Crystal Ingot Notcher
Machine that cuts precise notches into semiconductor ingots to indicate crystal orientation for wafer slicing alignment. HTS 8445.90.00.00 as part of boule preparation equipment.
boule Inspection Scanner
Laser/X-ray scanner that maps defects and determines optimal cutting planes in semiconductor boules before slicing. Falls under HTS 8445.90.00.00 for wafer preparation equipment.