Semiconductor Wafer Lapper

Machine that laps semiconductor wafers to precise thickness and flatness tolerances, preparing surfaces for deposition processes in glass-enclosed electronic tubes and lamps. Falls under HTS 8475.10.00.00 as essential equipment in the assembly of devices within glass envelopes.

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.

8460.40Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If lapping non-semiconductor glass or metal parts

General lapping machines without semiconductor/lamp specificity classify elsewhere in Chapter 84.

9011.80.00.00Same rate: 35%

If for optical glass compound preparation

Microscope-related lappers fall in Chapter 90, not electronic lamp assembly.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If dedicated semiconductor wafer lapping line

Full semiconductor processing suites have specific statistical provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include flatness specification sheets (e.g

<1 micron) linking to glass envelope device requirements

Declare as 'lamp assembly preparation equipment' to align with heading description