Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A machine used to grow monocrystalline silicon boules by pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in a controlled temperature environment. It falls under HTS 8419.89.95.85 as semiconductor manufacturing equipment for crystal growth involving precise heating and cooling processes on semiconductor materials classified as 'other materials'.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify equipment is specifically for semiconductor crystal growth to qualify under statistical note; general lab heaters go elsewhere
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as Chapter 84 lab equipment