Sapphire Wafer Slicer from China
Laser or diamond saw for slicing synthetic sapphire substrates used in LED/GaN semiconductor devices. HTS 8465.96.0051 slicing hard materials for semiconductor applications. Handles 2-4 inch boules with <5μm TTV.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify synthetic sapphire boule processing vs natural gemstone cutting
• Include GaN/LED substrate end-use documentation
• Document laser wavelength for c-plane/r-plane sapphire cutting