Semiconductor Wafer Slicing Saw from China
Diamond wire wafer slicing saw designed to cut ultra-thin slices from monocrystalline semiconductor boules for device fabrication. Classified HTS 8448.20.50 as other auxiliary machinery for heading 8444 in wafer manufacturing equipment. Achieves kerf loss minimization critical for yield optimization.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.3%
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
• Include saw blade specifications showing diamond wire for semiconductor materials only
• Customs may require proof of boule slicing function vs. general sawing capability