Hydrogen Bake Furnace from Germany
Nonelectric furnace for high-temperature hydrogen baking of semiconductor wafers to remove native oxides and hydrogen-passivate surface defects before epitaxial growth. Uses forming gas mixtures in controlled environment. Classified 8417.80.00.00 as industrial furnace for wafer preparation processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document hydrogen safety interlocks and wafer carrier specifications; reference epi-ready wafer production
• Pitfall: bulk import without end-use statements triggers general machinery classification