Silicon Crystal Puller Chiller System from Germany
High-capacity chiller for Czochralski crystal pullers that cools the crucible and growth chamber during monocrystalline silicon boule production from which wafers are sliced. Maintains critical thermal gradients. HTS 8418.99.8060 as crystal grower refrigerating equipment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Reference statistical note (a)(i) crystal growers in documentation; specify cooling capacity for 300mm+ boules
• Common error: general industrial chiller classification