Wafer Lapping Machine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide flatness specification data (e.g
• <1 micron); common error is ignoring embedded metrology tools
• Use HTS advisory opinions