Sapphire Wafer Back Grinder from Japan
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.
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
• Prove sapphire semiconductor use vs. gem/watch applications
• Thickness control specs critical for classification
• Anti-dumping vigilance for Asian sapphire equipment