Sapphire Wafer Back Grinder

Backside grinder for sapphire (Al2O3) substrates used in LED/GaN semiconductors, thinning wafers to device specs. HTS 8464.90.0120 as cold working glass-like mineral materials. Key for optoelectronics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+35.0%37%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+10.0%12%
🇨🇦Canada2%+10.0%12%
🇩🇪Germany2%+10.0%12%
🇯🇵Japan2%+10.0%12%

Alternative Classifications

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

8464.10.01.00Lower: 35% vs 37%

If cold working synthetic gem sapphire

Glass/sapphire working for non-semiconductor end use.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 37%

If integrated with LED epiwafer processing

Semiconductor manufacturing for compound devices.

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