Silicon Ingot Slicing Machine

Specialized slicer for cutting silicon ingots into wafers with inner-diameter or multi-wire saw technology, as per statistical note (b) wafer slicing saws. HTS 8465.96.0051 classification for slicing hard semiconductor materials. Produces wafers with TTV <1μm for advanced nodes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+17.5%19.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

8461.50Lower: 14.4% vs 19.9%

If for general hard material sawing

Saws without semiconductor boule/ingot specificity classify under Chapter 84 sawing machines.

8486.10.00Higher: 25% vs 19.9%

If sold as complete semiconductor processing line

When imported as part of integrated wafer fab equipment set.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify wire diameter (60-120μm) and ingot size (200-450mm) in technical specs for proper classification

Include slurry/diamond wire consumption rates in BOM for accurate duty calculation

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