Czochralski Crystal Puller from Germany
A machine used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in a controlled temperature environment. It falls under HTS 8419.39.02 as industrial drying equipment for semiconductor manufacturing processes involving precise temperature changes to evaporate impurities during crystal growth.
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
• Verify equipment qualifies under semiconductor manufacturing notes for potential duty exemptions
• Provide detailed technical specs proving temperature change involvement to avoid misclassification
• Ensure origin certificates for high-tech components to mitigate anti-dumping risks