Semiconductor Wafer Polisher

Wafer polishers achieve mirror-flat surfaces on semiconductor wafers for fabrication, as 'other' accessories under HTS 8448.32.0090 for heading 8445 machines. Directly matches statistical note for lappers/polishers in wafer preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8421.19.00.00Higher: 36.3% vs 17.5%

If for liquid polishing apparatus

Centrifuges/filters for slurries shift to Chapter 84 filtering.

9024.80.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If with test sensors integrated

Machines testing surface flatness go to Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide CMP slurry compatibility docs for semiconductor specificity

Avoid generic 'polishing machine' descriptions to stay in fiber prep

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