Czochralski Crystal Puller Furnace from Japan
A high-temperature furnace used in the Czochralski method to grow monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafer production. It is a part of crystal grower and puller machinery classified under HTS 8425 as semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The 'Other' subheading 8431.10.0090 applies to specialized parts not elsewhere specified for heading 8425 machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the part is exclusively for 8425 semiconductor machinery via technical specs; obtain manufacturer's declaration for 'solely or principally' use
• Common pitfall: misclassification as general lab furnace under 8417