Wafer Slicing Diamond Saw

Wafer slicing saws with diamond blades cut ultra-thin semiconductor wafers from monocrystalline boules while maintaining crystal orientation. Classified under HTS 8479.90.95.96 as essential wafer preparation equipment in semiconductor manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8461.50.40Higher: 39.4% vs 35%

If for sawing semiconductor materials thicker than wafer tolerances

Saws for semiconductor boule sectioning (not final wafers) classified as material working machines.

8202.39.00Same rate: 35%

If diamond saw blades imported separately

Bandsaw blades classified as tools, not complete slicing machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide cut thickness specifications (<100 microns typical) and crystal damage minimization features

Include slurry system documentation showing semiconductor-grade processing capability

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