Czochralski Crystal Puller from Germany
A specialized centrifuge apparatus used in semiconductor manufacturing to grow monocrystalline silicon boules from molten material via the Czochralski method. It falls under HTS 8421.29.0065 as other filtering or purifying machinery for liquids, specifically for processing high-purity semiconductor melts to produce crystal ingots for wafer slicing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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
• Verify equipment qualifies under semiconductor statistical notes with detailed process descriptions and end-use certificates
• Include technical specs and crystal growth method documentation to avoid misclassification as general centrifuges