Crystal Boule Weighing Platform from Japan
A specialized stainless steel platform for scales used to weigh monocrystalline semiconductor boules produced by Czochralski crystal pullers. Classified under HTS 8423.90.90.00 as a part of weighing machinery tailored for semiconductor material growth processes. It supports accurate mass verification post-crystal pulling to monitor yield and purity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide fab process documentation linking the platform to semiconductor boule weighing to justify classification
• Ensure anti-corrosion certifications for cleanroom compatibility during import inspections