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Rebuilt Wafer Back Grinder

Refurbished machine grinding the backside of thinned wafers to exact thickness specifications. Falls under HTS 8461.90.60.40 as used grinding tool for semiconductor wafer processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.4%+37.5%41.9%
🇲🇽Mexico4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇨🇦Canada4.4%+10.0%14.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8486Lower: 12.5% vs 41.9%

If part of complete wafer testing/thinning station

Semiconductor testing machines may encompass grinding functions.

8460.39.00Same rate: 41.9%

If sharpening/precision grinding machines

Alternative for high-precision semiconductor grinders.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document thickness control to ±1 micron accuracy

• Verify vacuum chuck flatness specifications

• Include particle monitoring system details