Float Zone Crystal Grower from Germany
Float zone crystal growers produce high-purity monocrystalline semiconductor boules using zone melting, suitable as auxiliary machinery for 8445 fiber preparation machines under HTS 8448.32.0090. This classification applies to its principal use in preparing semiconductor 'fibers' or boules analogous to textile fibers.
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
• Provide manufacturer affidavits confirming compatibility with 8445 heading machines
• Ensure HTS declaration matches 'parts of machines for preparing textile fibers, other'