Wafer Lapping Machine from Germany

Machine that lap-grinds semiconductor wafers to precise flatness and thickness tolerances before fabrication. Classified HTS 8479.89.95 under wafer preparation grinders, lappers, and polishers for semiconductor processing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide flatness specification data (e.g

<1 micron); common error is ignoring embedded metrology tools

Use HTS advisory opinions