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Silicon Wafer Lapping Machine from Germany

Lapping equipment for semiconductor wafers that achieves ultra-flat surfaces within tight dimensional tolerances before fabrication, covered under statistical note (a)(ii)(C) for wafer preparation. HTS 8464.20.0120 applies as a grinding/polishing machine for mineral semiconductor materials. Critical for ensuring wafer flatness in chip production.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Include process flow diagrams showing lapping for semiconductor wafer flatness; label as 'wafer preparation equipment' per statistical notes; watch for anti-dumping duties on precision grinding machinery