Silicon Ingot Notching Machine from Japan
Automated cutting machine that creates orientation flats on silicon ingots for wafer alignment in semiconductor processing. Falls under HTS 8461.50.80 as specialized cutting-off equipment for semiconductor boule preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify notch geometry (primary/secondary flats per SEMI M1 standards)
• Provide ingot diameter range (150-450mm) documentation