Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw

High-precision saw using diamond blades to slice thin wafers from monocrystalline semiconductor boules produced by casting machines. Classified in HTS 8454.30.00 per statistical notes as wafer slicing saws in the metallurgical casting chain for semiconductor foundries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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8461.50.40Higher: 39.4% vs 35%

If for sawing metal bars or profiles, not semiconductor wafers

Sawing/grinding machines for metal outside foundry casting are separate.

9031.41.00Same rate: 35%

If equipped for wafer thickness metrology

Profile projectors and measuring machines go to Chapter 90.

8479.10.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as part of complete wafer prep machinery set

Machinery for sorting soil but analogous for sets in semiconductor.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide evidence of integration in boule-to-wafer casting workflow

β€’ Certify diamond blade specs for semiconductor material slicing

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