Czochralski Crystal Puller from China

A machine tool that uses the Czochralski method to grow monocrystalline silicon boules by pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon, grinding the boule to precise diameter. Classified under HTS 8461.50.80.90 as a sawing or cutting-off machine tool working by removing metal or cermets for semiconductor crystal preparation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.4%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

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