Czochralski Crystal Puller Centrifuge Module from China
This is a specialized centrifuge component used in Czochralski crystal pullers for separating impurities during the growth of monocrystalline silicon boules in semiconductor manufacturing. It falls under HTS 8421.99.0180 as a part of centrifuge apparatus dedicated to semiconductor processing equipment. The module ensures ultra-pure crystal formation by centrifugal purification of molten silicon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the part is exclusively for semiconductor crystal growth equipment to qualify under statistical note provisions
• Provide detailed engineering specs and end-use certificates to avoid misclassification as general centrifuge parts