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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Demonstrate continuous melt-to-solidification process

• Solar-grade silicon specs in docs