Wafer Lapping Machine from Germany
Mechanical apparatus that uses abrasive slurries to lap semiconductor wafers to precise thickness and flatness tolerances before polishing. Removes saw damage and achieves planarity critical for device fabrication. Under HTS 8479.79.00.00 as preparatory semiconductor processing equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify flatness specs (e.g
• <1μm TTV); include slurry handling system details
• Pitfall: overlap with general polishing machines