Float Zone Crystal Grower Stationary Blades

Stationary blades in float zone crystal growers maintain precise positioning during the float zone melting process for high-purity silicon ingots used in semiconductor wafers. They support the RF coil and zone movement for defect-free crystal formation. Falls under HTS 8406.90.40.00 as stationary blades of steam turbines in semiconductor processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8516.79.00Lower: 12.7% vs 40%

If part of RF heating semiconductor processing equipment

Electric semiconductor processing apparatus parts are in 8516, excluding mechanical turbine-driven components.

8483.50.90Lower: 37.8% vs 40%

If imported as flywheel or pulley blades

Other rotating mechanical power transmission parts shift to heading 8483 if not turbine-specific.

8202.99.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If for interchangeable tool blades in wafer prep

Saw blades for metalworking/wafer slicing classified as tools in 8202 if not fixed turbine parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide process flow diagrams showing steam turbine integration in float zone systems for customs validation

Label with material composition (e.g

high-temperature alloys) and tolerances to meet Chapter 84 specificity

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