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Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Provide manufacturer affidavits confirming compatibility with 8445 heading machines

Ensure HTS declaration matches 'parts of machines for preparing textile fibers, other'