Czochralski Crystal Puller for Silicon Wafers from Germany
A Czochralski method crystal grower and puller used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules from which semiconductor wafers are sliced. This equipment falls under HTS 8411.82.80.10 as an industrial turbine-powered system exceeding 5,000 kW, specifically matching statistical note 1 for semiconductor manufacturing crystal growers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify equipment power exceeds 5,000 kW and confirm semiconductor application via technical specs to qualify under statistical note 1
• Provide detailed engineering drawings and end-use certificates proving use in wafer manufacturing to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with export controls like Wassenaar Arrangement for high-tech semiconductor equipment