Chemical Mechanical Wafer Polisher from Japan
CMP tool integrating chemical slurry and mechanical polishing to planarize semiconductor wafers during device fabrication, removing oxide/metal layers uniformly. Includes endpoint detection systems. Under HTS 8479.79.00.00 as fabrication preparation equipment.
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
• Detail platen rotation and downforce control; slurry certification required
• Common error: classifying under general polishers