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Silicon Wafer Lapper from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Certify flatness specs (e.g

<1μm TTV) proving semiconductor precision

Include abrasive slurry system documentation

Distinguish from metal lapping; specify silicon/gallium arsenide compatibility