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%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
• Detail platen rotation and downforce control; slurry certification required
• Common error: classifying under general polishers