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
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
• Provide flatness specification data (e.g
• <1 micron); common error is ignoring embedded metrology tools
• Use HTS advisory opinions