Czochralski Crystal Puller Ingot Mold from China
This high-precision ingot mold is designed for use in Czochralski crystal pullers to produce monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. It falls under HTS 8454.90.00.60 as a part of casting machines used in metallurgy for growing pure semiconductor crystals. The mold ensures uniform heat distribution during the crystal growth process.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify material composition (e.g
• high-purity graphite or quartz) meets semiconductor-grade standards to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs and end-use certification for semiconductor manufacturing to qualify for potential duty relief programs