Semiconductor Wafer Lapping Plate

Cast iron or ceramic lapping plate used in wafer grinders/lappers to achieve flatness tolerances on silicon wafers prior to fabrication. This part for grinding machinery of solid mineral substances (semiconductor wafers) is covered by HTS 8474.90.00.90.

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.

6804.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If made primarily of agglomerated abrasives for general polishing

Millstones and grinding wheels of agglomerated abrasives fall under Chapter 68, not machinery parts.

8479.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for parts of other unlisted semiconductor processing machines

Parts not specific to 8474 mineral machinery may go to residual provisions in 8479.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include surface flatness specs (<1 micron) and material certification to prove semiconductor application

Pair with end-user statements from wafer fabs to support 8474 classification

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