Float Zone Crystal Grower Vacuum Pump from Germany
Reciprocating vacuum pump powering float zone furnaces for growing high-purity silicon crystals used in semiconductor wafers. Operates at 300 kW to achieve ultra-high vacuum during zone refining. Falls under HTS 8414.80.20.65 for its power range and specific use in semiconductor material growth.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of semiconductor-specific design (e.g
• contamination-free materials) for correct chapter note application
• Document vacuum levels achieved to distinguish from industrial general-purpose pumps
• Check for export controls on high-vacuum tech under semiconductor equipment regulations