Wafer Lapping Plate from China
Cast iron or ceramic lapping plate for simultaneous double-side lapping of semiconductor wafers to achieve total thickness variation (TTV) tolerances, specific to 8472.90.50 lappers. Provides uniform material removal for flatness. HTS 8473.40.41.00 classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify plate flatness specs (<1μm) and conditioning slurry compatibility
• Provide evidence of use in double-side lapping vs single-side grinding
• Watch for reclassification if plate size fits general precision lapping machines