Used Float Zone Crystal Grower from China
A used float zone furnace for growing high-purity silicon crystals by melting a polycrystalline rod without a crucible. It aligns with statistical note (a)(i) for crystal growers in semiconductor wafer prep, classified as used machinery under 8439.10.0090 for pulp-making processes involving fibrous cellulosic semiconductor substrates.
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
• Provide evidence of operational hours (>1000) to confirm 'used' status and prevent new import duties
• Label with clear 'Used Industrial Machinery' markings for customs to avoid valuation disputes
• Check for hazardous material certifications from prior silicon doping processes