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Wafer Lapping Machine from Germany

Precision lapping equipment that achieves sub-micron flatness on semiconductor wafers by abrading with loose abrasive slurry on a rotating plate. Classified in HTS 8479.82.00 for grinding/lapping functions in wafer preparation for device fabrication.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Certify lapping to SEMI M1 standards (total thickness variation <0.5μm) for proper classification

Declare slurry mixing and circulation systems as integral to lapping process