Wafer Oxidation Furnace from Germany
Nonelectric horizontal furnace growing thermal oxide layers on semiconductor wafers via steam or dry oxygen ambient at 900-1200°C. Fundamental for MOS gate dielectrics and isolation structures. Classified under 8417.80.00.00 as industrial processing furnace.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.9%
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
• Specify oxide thickness uniformity specs and LPCVD compatibility; document boat loading systems
• Common issue: classifying source gas cabinets separately as parts excluded from subheading