Used Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

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

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