Semiconductor Wafer Slicing Saw Blade from Japan
A diamond-impregnated blade designed for inner-diameter saws that slice ultra-thin wafers from monocrystalline semiconductor boules like silicon. Classified under HTS 8487.90.0080 as a part of wafer preparation machinery in semiconductor manufacturing, lacking electrical features. Ensures precise cuts for subsequent device fabrication.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide saw machine specifications confirming diamond blade compatibility for semiconductor use to secure this classification
• Document wafer thickness tolerances (e.g
• <100 microns) to distinguish from general saw blades