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Hot Combination Wafer Lapping Machine from China

Machine that combines hot processing and lapping to achieve dimensional tolerances on semiconductor wafers from boule slices. Falls under HTS 8455.21.00.00 for combination hot/cold rolling mills in wafer preparation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

• Demonstrate combination hot/cold capability with temperature control specs

• Certify flatness achievement (<1μm) for wafer fab readiness

• Avoid Chapter 84 general lapping by proving semiconductor sequence fit