Czochralski Crystal Puller Furnace from Japan
A high-temperature furnace used in the Czochralski method to grow monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. It is a part of crystal grower and puller machinery classified under heading 8429 as specialized ship unloading equipment adapted for semiconductor processing. Falls under 8431.49.90 as other parts for heading 8430 machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.2215%Section 232: derivative steel (c)(xi), product of AR/EC/SV/GT/JP/KR/LI/CH/TW/GB/EU — 15%
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify equipment is solely for semiconductor crystal growth to qualify under statistical notes; provide manufacturer specs and end-use certification
• Common pitfall: misclassification as general lab furnaces under 8514
• Watch for dual-use restrictions