Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw Blade from Japan
Precision diamond-impregnated saw blade for wafer slicing saws that cut monocrystalline boules into thin semiconductor wafers. It is a part of wafer preparation equipment under HTS 8475.90.90.00 for semiconductor manufacturing machines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit blueprints proving blade specs match semiconductor wafer tolerances (e.g
• <100 micron kerf)
• Pair with boule slicing machine invoices to establish part-of-machine status
• Avoid misclassification by specifying 'not for general glass cutting' in docs