ADT 958 Sapphire Wafer Sawing System from China

CNC-controlled precision saw for cutting-off synthetic sapphire wafers used in LED semiconductor production by removing material with diamond blades. Falls under HTS 8461.50.40 as a numerically controlled sawing machine for cermet materials in semiconductor processing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Include material compatibility certs (sapphire/cermets) in customs entry

Avoid generic 'saw' description; specify NC control and semiconductor end-use

Document blade specs to prove metal/cermet removal process

ADT 958 Sapphire Wafer Sawing System from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8461.50.40