Silicon Ingot Grinder from Japan
Grinding machine for semiconductor silicon ingots to precise diameters with orientation flats for wafer slicing. Falls in HTS 8479.89.95 as crystal grinders per statistical notes on wafer manufacturing 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
• Specify grind flat standards (SEMI specs); avoid reclassification by documenting resistivity marking
• High-value—use binding rulings