Wafer Surface Lapper Machine from Germany
Machine that laps semiconductor wafers to achieve precise flatness and dimensional tolerances prior to fabrication, per statistical notes under HTS 8451.80.00.00 for wafer preparation. Treated as 'other machinery' similar to textile finishing equipment for surface preparation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include flatness tolerance specs (e.g
• <1 micron) in import docs for verification
• Certify for semiconductor end-use to leverage statistical provisions