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Wafer Thickness Lapper from Germany

Wafer thickness lappers thin-slice semiconductor wafers to exact specifications for device fabrication, under HTS 8448.32.0090. Aligns with statistical provisions for grinders/lappers in semiconductor wafer prep equipment.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify lapping pressure systems for wafer fragility handling

• Separate from polishers in shipments to maintain 'other' status