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Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw

High-precision inner-diameter saw with diamond blade for slicing ultra-thin semiconductor wafers from monocrystalline boules. Classified in HTS 8471.90.00.00 as essential wafer manufacturing 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.

8202.39.00Lower: 37.5% vs 50%

If diamond saw blades imported separately

Saw blades alone are tools under Chapter 82, not complete machines.

8461.50.40Lower: 41.9% vs 50%

If for general industrial sawing applications

Non-semiconductor sawing machines classified by cutting function in 8461.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify slurry coolant systems and blade specifications in commercial invoice

• Provide evidence of semiconductor end-use to avoid general saw classification