Diamond Wire Wafer Slicer

Advanced multi-wire saw using diamond-impregnated wires to simultaneously slice hundreds of semiconductor wafers from a single boule. HTS 8461.50.80 covers this high-precision sawing technology for semiconductor wafer manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+35.0%39.4%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪Germany4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇯🇵Japan4.4%+10.0%14.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 39.4%

If classified as semiconductor slicer machine

Some wire saws specifically identified fall under unlisted machines for semiconductor industry.

8486.10.00Lower: 25% vs 39.4%

If with integrated cleaning stations

Complete wafer processing lines use dedicated semiconductor apparatus classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document wire spacing accuracy (<2μm) and squareness tolerances

• Include slurry management system specs for classification as complete machine

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