Float Zone Crystal Grower Turbine from China
Vapor turbine powering float zone furnaces for high-purity silicon crystal growth in semiconductor production. Falls under HTS 8406.82.90.00 for other turbines ≤40 MW output, distinct from power generation applications. Essential for precise RF heating and zone melting processes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of use in float zone method to distinguish from general steam turbines
• Label components clearly to prevent misclassification under broader turbine headings
• Check for dual-use export controls on semiconductor equipment