Float Zone Melting Furnace
A non-electric furnace using the float zone technique to purify and grow silicon crystals by localized melting and resolidification of metal rods. It falls under 8417.10.00 as a furnace for the heat-treatment and melting of metals.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the furnace operates by dielectric or induction heating
Induction furnaces are specifically classified in heading 85.14.
If the furnace is used for heat-treatment of materials other than metals
Other industrial furnaces not specifically for ores or metals fall under this heading.
If the furnace is part of a machine for manufacturing semiconductor devices
Machines for the manufacture of semiconductors are classified in heading 84.86.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the furnace is non-electric; electric versions are classified under Chapter 85
• Prepare a detailed product description and technical manual for CBSA officers
• Consider whether the furnace qualifies for duty-free entry under the WTO Information Technology Agreement if used in semiconductor manufacturing
Related Products under Tariff item 8417.10.00
Copper Ore Smelting Furnace
A blast furnace designed specifically for smelting copper ores by applying intense heat to melt the ore and extract copper matte. This furnace is essential in primary metal production and falls under tariff item 8417.10.00 as it is used for the melting and heat-treatment of ores and metals.
Crystal Boule Grinding Preheat Furnace
A preheat furnace used to thermally stabilize semiconductor crystal boules before grinding and diameter processing. It falls under tariff item 8417.10.00 as an industrial furnace for the heat-treatment of metals preparatory to fabrication.
Czochralski Crystal Puller Furnace
A high-temperature furnace using the Czochralski method to grow monocrystalline silicon boules from molten semiconductor material. It is classified under 8417.10.00 as a furnace for melting metals in the production of semiconductor wafers.
Gallium Arsenide Crystal Growth Furnace
A specialized furnace for liquid encapsulated Czochralski growth of gallium arsenide semiconductor crystals via metal compound melting. It is classified under 8417.10.00 as a furnace for melting metals in semiconductor production.
Metal Melting Induction Furnace
A non-electric induction furnace used for melting base metals like aluminum or copper for casting. It is classified under 8417.10.00 as a furnace for melting metals, despite using induction as a heat source.
Ore Roasting Furnace
An industrial furnace designed for roasting metal ores, such as copper pyrite, at high temperatures to remove sulfur and other impurities before smelting. This process is a key step in ore beneficiation and aligns directly with the scope of tariff item 8417.10.00.