Float Zone Crystal Grower Crucible from China
High-purity graphite crucible used in float zone crystal growers to process semiconductor-grade silicon into monocrystalline boules. Classified under HTS 8454.90.0080 as a part of metallurgical casting machines for ingot production. Critical for maintaining zone purity during RF-heated melting.
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
• Document RF induction compatibility and semiconductor purity standards; label as 'semiconductor ingot mold part' clearly
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on high-spec graphite