Silicon Wafer Lapper

Wafer lappers use loose abrasives to achieve flatness tolerances on silicon wafers prior to polishing. Classified HTS 8474.80.0080 for grinding/lapping solid semiconductor mineral substances. Meets statistical note for wafer preparation equipment.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8460.39.00Higher: 39.4% vs 35%

If general metal lapping machines

Material-specific classifications in Chapter 84.

8474.90.00Same rate: 35%

If parts rather than complete machines

Separate parts provisions.

9027.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for physical property testing

Testing equipment under Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify flatness specs (e.g

<1μm TTV) proving semiconductor precision

Include abrasive slurry system documentation

Distinguish from metal lapping; specify silicon/gallium arsenide compatibility

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CMP Wafer Polisher

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