Float Zone Crystal Grower Stationary Blades from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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