High-Strength Alloy Sucker Rod for Crystal Pullers from China
A premium alloy steel sucker rod optimized for high-cycle fatigue in pumps driving Czochralski crystal pullers during silicon boule growth. Falls under HTS 8413.91.90.65 as a sucker rod described in statistical note 3 for semiconductor manufacturing equipment under subheading 8413.50.00. Its heat-treated surface prevents contamination in monocrystalline semiconductor production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include fatigue test data and crystal grower compatibility certificates in shipment documentation
• Mark packages with 'Semiconductor Grade - Statistical Note 3' to expedite customs processing
• Avoid reclassification by providing OEM specifications linking to wafer manufacturing equipment