Float Zone Melting Process Pump from Germany
Specialized pump for circulating inert gases or cooling liquids in float zone crystal growth systems producing high-purity silicon boules for wafers. Classified in HTS 8413.81.0040 as other pumps integral to semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment. Ensures thermal stability during zone refining process.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
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
• Include technical datasheets proving use in float zone methods; label as semiconductor equipment to qualify for potential duty relief programs
• Watch for misclassification as general industrial pumps