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Semiconductor Wafer Cleaner from Japan

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.

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

• Include particle removal specs (e.g

• <0.1μm) and chemical compatibility

• Distinguish from fab front-end cleaning (8486)

• Specify single wafer vs batch processing