Wafer Slicing Saw Blade Mold

Precision mold for manufacturing diamond-impregnated saw blades used to slice semiconductor wafers from silicon boules. Falls under HTS 8480.49.0090 as other molds for metal carbides in wafer manufacturing equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇨🇦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇩🇪Germany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
🇯🇵Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

8202.39.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If imported as finished saw blade rather than mold

Finished metal cutting tools classify separately from their production molds.

8480.50.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If molds for glass wafer processing

Glass/mineral material molds have dedicated subheading.

8466.91.50.00Lower: 35% vs 38.1%

If parts for sawing/grinding machines

If not primarily a mold, may classify as machine tooling parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide evidence of use in wafer slicing saws per statistical note (b)

• Specify carbide substrate materials in import documentation