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Sapphire Wafer Slicer from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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