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Wafer Lapping Machine from Japan

Double-sided lapping equipment that achieves semiconductor wafer flatness within 0.5 microns for fabrication readiness, serving as auxiliary machinery for heading 8444 wafer processing lines under HTS 8448.20.50.90.

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

• Document total thickness variation (TTV) specifications proving semiconductor tolerances

• Include process flow diagrams showing integration with heading 8444 equipment

• Avoid reclassification as general lapping machines under 8460.40