Float Zone Crystal Grower Ladle Liner from China
A replaceable liner for ladles in float zone semiconductor crystal growing furnaces, used in metal foundry processes for purifying silicon rods. It withstands high temperatures during zone melting in metallurgy. Falls under 8454.90.00 as parts of casting machines for metallurgy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Label with exact thermal resistance specs and semiconductor application to confirm metallurgical classification
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification by specifying 'for float zone casting machines' in commercial invoice
• Check for anti-dumping duties on refractory liners from certain origins