Float Zone Crystal Grower from China

Specialized machine using zone melting to produce high-purity silicon crystals by projecting and manipulating molten zones along a polycrystalline rod. Falls under HTS 8424.89.9000 for other jet projecting machines used in semiconductor material processing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.8%

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
9903.88.0225%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)

Import Tips

Submit process flow diagrams showing molten zone projection mechanism to justify 8424 classification

Label as 'semiconductor crystal grower only' to prevent bulk machinery misclassification

Float Zone Crystal Grower from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8424.89.90.00