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Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw from Japan

Diamond wire or blade saws slice thin wafers from monocrystalline semiconductor boules with minimal kerf loss. HTS 8479.30.00.00 covers this under statistical note (a)(ii)(B) for wafer slicing 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 diamond wire tensioning system meets statistical note specifications for kerf control

• Comply with vibration standards for sub-micron slicing accuracy