Multi-Wire Wafer Saws for Silicon from Japan
Multi-wire saws simultaneously slice multiple semiconductor wafers from silicon ingots using diamond wire for high throughput. HTS 8465.91.00.27 covers these as advanced sawmill machines in wafer manufacturing per official statistical notes.
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 wire tension and kerf loss data in entries; ensure cleanroom class certification
• Common error: undervaluing based on wire consumables exclusion