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Silicon Wafer Lapper from Japan

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 — 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

• Certify flatness specs (e.g

• <1μm TTV) proving semiconductor precision

• Include abrasive slurry system documentation

• Distinguish from metal lapping; specify silicon/gallium arsenide compatibility