Semiconductor Wafer Slicing Saw from Japan
Diamond wire or blade saw designed to slice ultra-thin wafers from monocrystalline semiconductor boules with minimal kerf loss. Classified under HTS 8473.40.86.00 as essential wafer manufacturing equipment for heading 8472 apparatus. Maintains crystal orientation during high-precision cutting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit wafer thickness specifications (typically <500μm) proving semiconductor application
• Include dust collection system details as integral to cleanroom compatibility