Numerically Controlled CNC Wafer Grinder from Mexico
A precision numerically controlled machine tool used for grinding semiconductor wafers to exact dimensional tolerances and surface flatness prior to fabrication. It falls under HTS 8460.90.40 as a grinding machine for metal (silicon wafers) with numerical control, specifically for wafer preparation in semiconductor manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify numerical control certification and include machine specs in entry docs to confirm HTS 8460.90.40 classification
• Ensure compliance with semiconductor equipment export controls; obtain necessary licenses for dual-use tech