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Sapphire Wafer Grinding Machine from Germany

Heavy-duty grinder for synthetic sapphire (Al2O3) wafers used in LED and power electronics substrates. Fits HTS 8474.80.0015 as grinding machinery for solid mineral substrates.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify Mohs hardness handling capability (sapphire=9)

• Document substrate vs. device wafer distinction