Silicon Wafer Polisher

Double-sided polishing machine bringing semiconductor wafers to final thickness and mirror finish before device fabrication. Falls under HTS 8461.90.60.90 as other machine tool for cermet surface finishing.

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.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 39.4%

If statistical note wafer polishers

Polishers explicitly listed under semiconductor wafer preparation equipment.

8424.90.90Lower: 35% vs 39.4%

If primarily mechanical polishing without precision specs

General mechanical polishing appliances when not semiconductor-specific.

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