Silicon Ingot Slicer from Japan
Automated slicer for cutting silicon ingots into wafers suitable for integrated circuit production, featuring wire saw technology. HTS 8465.96.00 covers this as a slicing machine for hard semiconductor materials per chapter statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'semiconductor wafer slicing equipment' to prevent misclassification as general material saw
• Include crystal grower compatibility specs in commercial invoice
• Comply with semiconductor technology export licensing requirements