Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan
Float zone crystal growers use zone melting to produce high-purity silicon ingots for semiconductor wafers without a crucible. Classified under HTS 8412.80.90.00 for its motor-driven zone traversal and rotation systems in semiconductor material processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include process flow diagrams showing semiconductor end-use; watch for misclassification as general lab furnaces; prepare for BIS export license determinations on purity specs