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Wafer Handling Vacuum Chuck from Japan

Precision vacuum chuck for holding semiconductor wafers during grinding, lapping, and polishing operations without mechanical clamps. Pneumatic-only design excludes electrical connectors. Falls under 8487.90.00 as semiconductor processing machinery part.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document vacuum port specifications and surface flatness tolerances for wafer sizes

Verify purely pneumatic operation without solenoids

Pitfall: reclassification to Chapter 84 if electrical vacuum pumps included

Wafer Handling Vacuum Chuck from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8487.90.00