Czochralski Crystal Puller for Silicon Wafers from China
A machine that uses the Czochralski method to grow monocrystalline silicon boules from molten silicon, from which semiconductor wafers are sliced. It falls under HTS 8455.21.00.00 as a hot rolling mill because the crystal growth process involves controlled heating and pulling, akin to hot processing of semiconductor materials into boule form prior to wafer fabrication.
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 equipment qualifies under statistical notes for semiconductor wafer manufacturing to ensure correct classification
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates proving use in crystal growth for boule production
• Avoid misclassification as general machinery by documenting Czochralski method specifics