Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw from Mexico

Precision diamond wire saw for slicing semiconductor wafers from silicon boules, functioning as auxiliary equipment for crystal growing machines of heading 8444. Falls under HTS 8448.20.50.90 as parts suitable solely for wafer preparation in semiconductor manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide detailed wafer thickness specifications (typically 100-775 microns) to confirm semiconductor use

Include boule diameter compatibility data matching heading 8444 equipment standards

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as general cutting tools under 8461