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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide flatness specification data (e.g
• <1 micron); common error is ignoring embedded metrology tools
• Use HTS advisory opinions