Wafer Grinding and Lapping Machine

Precision grinders and lappers process sliced semiconductor wafers to exact dimensional tolerances and flatness for fabrication. Classified under HTS 8465.91.00.27 as sawmill-related machines supporting wafer preparation workflow per statistical note (a)(ii)(C).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

8460.40.40Higher: 39.4% vs 38%

If for hard plastics or bone, not semiconductors

Honing/grinding machines for similar hard materials use different sharpening subheadings.

9017.20.70Lower: 35% vs 38%

If other optical processing equipment

Semiconductor polishers resembling optical may shift to Chapter 90 if testing-focused.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide flatness tolerance specs (<1 micron) and slurry compatibility docs

Pitfall: classifying as general grinder without semiconductor end-use proof

Require supplier affidavits for stats note eligibility

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