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Wafer Grinder for Backside Thinning from Japan

Precision grinder temporarily bonded wafers to <50μm thickness for 3D IC packaging, semiconductor wafer preparation equipment. HTS 8465.96.0051 as grinding machine for hard materials. Maintains 95% die strength post-grind.

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

• Document temporary bonding/debonding compatibility and grind thickness range (20-100μm)

• Avoid reclassification to 8486 if used pre-device processing

• Include stress relief grinding wheel specs for warpage control