Czochralski Crystal Puller Ingot Mold

A specialized ingot mold designed for use in Czochralski crystal growers and pullers to produce monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. It falls under HTS 8454.90.0080 as a part of casting machines used in metallurgy for high-purity semiconductor material production. The mold ensures precise thermal gradients during the crystal growth process.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8487.90.00Higher: 38.9% vs 35%

If for general semiconductor processing machines not tied to metallurgy

Parts for semiconductor fab equipment outside metallurgical casting fall under machinery parts in Chapter 84.

6903.90.00Same rate: 35%

If made primarily of refractory ceramics and sold separately

Refractory ceramic goods like quartz crucibles shift to Chapter 69 when not specifically as machine parts.

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