Pneumatic Wafer Grinding Tool from Japan
A handheld pneumatic grinder specifically designed for grinding semiconductor crystal boules to precise diameters required for wafer production. It falls under HTS 8467.19.50.90 as a pneumatic tool for hand-held use in semiconductor manufacturing processes like crystal preparation. This tool ensures accurate flats indicating conductivity type and resistivity.
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
• Verify tool meets pneumatic specifications and include manufacturer specs confirming hand-held use in semiconductor processing to avoid misclassification
• Provide end-use certificates proving application in wafer preparation to qualify for potential duty reductions under tech import programs