Sapphire Wafer Slicer from Japan
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 — 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
• 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