Czochralski Crystal Puller from Germany
A Czochralski crystal puller is used to produce extremely pure monocrystalline semiconductor boules from which silicon wafers are sliced, fitting under HTS 8412.90.90.85 as a part of semiconductor manufacturing equipment powered by reaction engines or motors. It employs the Czochralski method for growing semiconductor crystals like silicon and gallium arsenide.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify equipment qualifies under statistical notes for semiconductor manufacturing to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates to customs for proper duty assessment
• Ensure compliance with export controls on high-tech machinery from origin countries