Crystal boule Flattener from Japan
Apparatus grinding orientation flats on semiconductor boules to denote doping type (P/N) and resistivity for wafer identification. Laser-guided precision. HTS 8468.80.5000 for semiconductor preparation machinery.
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
• Resistivity coding standards docs; integrated with pullers often
• Pitfall: general notchers to 8460