Czochralski Crystal Puller Mechanism from China
This is a specialized pulling mechanism used in Czochralski crystal growers for producing monocrystalline silicon boules from which semiconductor wafers are sliced. It falls under HTS 8431.10.0010 as a part solely for machinery of subheading 8425.11 (winches and capstans), specifically crystal pullers in semiconductor manufacturing. The statistical note confirms crystal growers and pullers as wafer manufacturing equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the part is exclusively for 8425.11 machinery via technical specs and supplier certification to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed engineering drawings and end-use statements proving semiconductor application for customs clearance