Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A machine used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by slowly pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in a crucible, employing the Czochralski method. It falls under HTS 8445.90.00.00 as other machinery for preparing fibers, analogous to preparing semiconductor crystal 'fibers' from raw material for subsequent wafer processing. This equipment is essential for semiconductor wafer manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.2%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify classification under statistical notes for semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment to avoid misclassification as general lab apparatus
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates proving use in crystal growth for boule slicing