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Wafer Surface Lapper Machine from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include flatness tolerance specs (e.g

• <1 micron) in import docs for verification

• Certify for semiconductor end-use to leverage statistical provisions