Czochralski Crystal Puller from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
14.2%
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
• 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