Sapphire Wafer Grinder from Japan
Precision grinder for synthetic sapphire wafers used in LED epitaxy and RF devices, grinding to optical tolerances. Classified under HTS 8464.20.0120 for grinding machines working hard mineral materials like corundum (sapphire). Prepares substrates for epitaxial growth in optoelectronics.
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
• Include Mohs hardness specs confirming sapphire compatibility; reference LED/compound semiconductor applications; verify cleanroom compatibility certifications