Czochralski Crystal Puller Nozzle Assembly from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify classification with CBP rulings specific to semiconductor equipment parts to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use certificates proving semiconductor manufacturing application for duty preferences