Czochralski Crystal Puller Nozzle Assembly

This nozzle assembly is a critical part of Czochralski crystal pullers used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing to project inert gas jets for controlled crystal growth. It falls under HTS 8424.90.90.40 as a component of steam and similar jet projecting machines employed in high-purity monocrystalline silicon boule production. The precise jet projection ensures minimal contamination during the pulling process.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8487.90.00Higher: 38.9% vs 35%

If not specifically for jet projecting function

General machinery parts without defined jet projection fall under 8487 as unspecified parts.

8419.90.10.00Same rate: 35%

If for furnace or oven equipment in crystal growth

Parts of semiconductor manufacturing furnaces are classified in 8419 if primarily heat-related rather than jet projection.

9024.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If integral to testing apparatus

Semiconductor testing machines' parts go to chapter 90, including jet components for test environments.

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