Worm Gear for Wafer Lapping Machine

Precision worm gear providing slow, high-torque rotation for wafer lappers that achieve sub-micron flatness on semiconductor wafer surfaces before fabrication. Covered under statistical note wafer grinders, lappers, and polishers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

8484.20.00Higher: 38.9% vs 37.8%

If lapping equipment for general optics

Non-semiconductor lapping/policing machines classify under static converters.

9018.90.80Lower: 10% vs 37.8%

If medical/optical wafer processing

Precision lapping for optical components falls under instruments.

8479.82.00Lower: 35% vs 37.8%

If other semiconductor processing machines

Complete lapping machines may classify under unlisted semiconductor equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify flatness specs (lambda/10 or better) to validate semiconductor wafer application

Provide slurry compatibility data for lapping process documentation