Wafer Lapping Plate from Germany
Cast iron or ceramic plate used in wafer lappers to achieve flatness tolerances on semiconductor wafers prior to polishing. Classifies in HTS 8487.90.0080 as a component of wafer preparation apparatus for semiconductor device fabrication. Ensures surface planarity critical for lithography processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify flatness specs (e.g
• <1 micron) and semiconductor material compatibility in import docs
• Provide lapping machine OEM part numbers for classification verification