Silicon Ingot Slicing Machine from China

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.

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 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