Float Zone Melting Process Pump from China
Specialized liquid pump used in float zone crystal growth equipment for semiconductor materials like silicon, handling inert gases liquefied or process fluids with extreme purity requirements. It maintains zone stability during the melting process to produce high-purity monocrystalline ingots. Falls under HTS 8413.81.00 as other pumps for semiconductor wafer manufacturing preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Provide process flow diagrams showing pump integration in float zone systems to support semiconductor manufacturing classification
• Document material compatibility certifications for ultra-pure semiconductor processing liquids
• Watch for reclassification risks if pump specs resemble general vacuum or gas pumps