Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan
A Float Zone Crystal Grower uses radio frequency heating to melt a narrow zone of polycrystalline silicon rod, forming monocrystalline silicon via zone refining. The process occurs in a quartz (glass) envelope, which is hot worked during operation. This machine is classified under tariff item 8475.29.00 as other machinery for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Highlight the quartz envelope and its hot-working role in the import documentation
• If the grower is for semiconductor production, verify if heading 84.86 applies instead
• Ensure all safety standards for RF heating equipment are met before import