Gallium Arsenide Wafer Slicer from Japan

Specialized slicing machine optimized for brittle GaAs compound semiconductor boules, featuring lower feed rates and coolant systems. Classified under HTS 8466.30.60 for compound semiconductor processing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.9%

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

Import Tips

Specify material compatibility (GaAs, InP) beyond silicon-only equipment

Include vibration isolation specs critical for compound semiconductors

Document lower duty rates vs general diamond saws for these applications