Czochralski Crystal Puller Turbine from Mexico
A specialized gas turbine powering Czochralski crystal pullers used to grow monocrystalline silicon boules from which semiconductor wafers are sliced. Classified under HTS 8411.81.80.10 as an industrial turbine for semiconductor manufacturing equipment per statistical note 1. Power output does not exceed 5,000 kW, designed specifically for precise control in crystal growth processes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify turbine power rating documentation to confirm ≤5,000kW classification; obtain semiconductor manufacturing end-use certificate; ensure statistical note 1 applicability via equipment specs