Semiconductor Wafer Lapping Machine from China

Double-sided lapping equipment for achieving semiconductor wafer thickness uniformity and surface flatness per statistical note (b)(C). Classified HTS 8465.96.0051 as paring/splitting machine for hard materials in wafer prep. Targets TTV <0.5μm, bow/warp <10μm.

Duty Rate — China → United States

19.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 lapping plate materials (cast iron/tin) and slurry types proving semiconductor use

Differentiate from metallographic lappers under 9024.80 with wafer cassette documentation

Include throughput specs (50-100 wph) matching fab production rates