Czochralski Crystal Puller from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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