Cordless Electric Wafer Edge Trimmer from China

Battery-powered handheld tool for trimming edges of semiconductor wafers post-slicing to achieve dimensional tolerances. Classified in HTS 8467.89.50.90 as a self-contained electric hand tool for semiconductor wafer preparation. Ensures flatness critical for fabrication processes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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

Provide evidence of wafer-specific design to avoid general tool classification; battery safety certifications required

Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as consumer trimmer

Label as semiconductor processing equipment