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Silicon Wafer Casting Ladle Nozzle from Japan

Precision-engineered nozzle for ladles in silicon casting machines used to pour molten semiconductor material into molds for ingot formation. It qualifies for HTS 8454.90.00.60 as a part of metallurgical casting machines for semiconductor production. The nozzle controls flow rate to minimize impurities.

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

• Document anti-corrosion coatings and orifice diameter specs for precise classification

• Pair with casting machine model numbers in invoices to demonstrate specificity