Wafer Lapping Machine

Equipment that uses abrasive slurry on rotating platens to lap semiconductor wafers to extreme flatness before polishing. Classified HTS 8471.90.00.00 as critical wafer preparation apparatus.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+50.0%50%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+25.0%25%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+15.0%15%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8460.40Lower: 14.4% vs 50%

If for general metal polishing/lapping

Non-specialized lapping equipment under general machine tools.

8421.19.00.00Lower: 36.3% vs 50%

If classified by centrifugal function

Certain spinning surface finishing machines may shift to filtering machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Detail lapping slurry composition and platen conditioning systems

• Include flatness measurement system calibration certificates