Czochralski Crystal Puller Nozzle Assembly from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
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