Czochralski Crystal Puller Vacuum Pump from China
This vacuum pump is a critical replacement part for Czochralski crystal growers used in semiconductor boule production from silicon melts. It maintains the vacuum environment necessary for growing high-purity monocrystalline ingots under HTS 8414.90.91.80 as a part of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment. The statistical note explicitly covers such pumps in crystal growing apparatus.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 detailed technical specs proving semiconductor manufacturing use to qualify under statistical note; include end-user certificates from fab facilities
• Ensure vacuum pump materials comply with cleanroom standards to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: generic pumps without semi context default to basic 8414.90 parts