Semiconductor Wafer Lapping Machine from Japan
Lapping equipment to achieve flatness and dimensional tolerances on semiconductor wafers after slicing from cast boules. Falls under HTS 8454.30.00 as specified wafer preparation apparatus in metallurgy/semiconductor casting processes.
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 process flow diagrams linking to upstream casting machines
• Ensure documentation highlights semiconductor-specific tolerances