Czochralski Crystal Puller from Germany
A Czochralski crystal puller is a specialized casting machine used in semiconductor manufacturing to grow monocrystalline silicon boules from molten material by slowly pulling a seed crystal. It falls under HTS 8454.30.00.90 as 'other' casting machines of a kind used in metallurgy for producing high-purity ingots essential for wafer production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify equipment qualifies as metallurgy casting machine per Chapter 84 notes; provide technical specs on boule pulling process
• Include end-user certificates confirming semiconductor material processing use to avoid misclassification