Wafer Grinding Coolant Agitator

Continuous stirring machine for coolant reservoirs in wafer grinders/lappers, preventing abrasive settling during backgrinding to achieve <1 micron flatness. HTS 8479.82.0040 for semiconductor wafer preparation equipment mixing per statistical note (a)(ii)(C). Maintains suspension for TTV control.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as grinder spare part

Parts of classified grinding machines follow principal machine classification.

8421.29.00Same rate: 35%

If liquid pump with secondary agitation

Pumping function principal shifts from pure mixing classification.

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If supplied pre-filled with coolant

Prepared chemical suspension value exceeds machinery classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify coolant flow rates matching grinder specifications (5-20 GPM)

Provide particle settling prevention test results for sub-micron abrasives

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