Silicon Ingot Wafer Slicer from Japan
Multi-wire saw using diamond-impregnated wires to simultaneously slice hundreds of wafers from silicon ingots. HTS 8471.90.00.00 as advanced wafer manufacturing slicing equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document wire tensioning systems and slurry recirculation specifications
• Include kerf loss calculations and wafer thickness uniformity data
• Avoid saw blade tool classification by providing complete machine documentation