Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw from Japan
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.
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
• Specify slurry coolant systems and blade specifications in commercial invoice
• Provide evidence of semiconductor end-use to avoid general saw classification