Silicon Wafer Preparation Lapper

Lapping machine that grinds silicon wafers to tight flatness tolerances before fabrication processing. HTS 8474.20.00 covers this as grinding equipment for semiconductor mineral wafers in solid form. Critical for achieving surface planarity in chip manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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9017.20.70Same rate: 35%

If performs final surface finishing

Advanced lapping bordering on optical polishing classified as drawbench equipment in Chapter 90.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If for non-mineral semiconductor processing

If used post-wafer stage for device fabrication, moves to other semiconductor machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document wafer thickness tolerances (<1 micron) to prove semiconductor-specific precision

Avoid misclassification by specifying 'lapping' vs. final chemical-mechanical polishing

Comply with cleanroom compatibility certifications for US import validation

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