Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
11.8%
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
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