Continuous Casting Machine for Silicon from Japan
Machine for continuous casting of silicon into ribbon or sheet form for photovoltaic semiconductors, using metallurgy foundry techniques. Classified under HTS 8454.30.00 as a casting machine in metal foundries.
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
• Demonstrate continuous melt-to-solidification process
• Solar-grade silicon specs in docs