Czochralski Crystal Puller Heating Element from Japan
A graphite or molybdenum heating element designed specifically for use in Czochralski crystal pullers to melt polysilicon for monocrystalline boule growth. It falls under HTS 8431.49.10.80 as a part of semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment classified in heading 8426. Essential for maintaining precise temperatures in crystal growers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 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 certification that the part is solely for semiconductor crystal growers to avoid reclassification; provide detailed machinery compatibility documentation; ensure RoHS compliance for electronics components