Float Zone Crystal Grower from Germany
Machine employing float zone method to produce pure monocrystalline semiconductor boules, with integrated grinding for flats indicating conductivity and resistivity. Falls under HTS 8461.50.80.90 as other sawing/cutting-off machine tools removing metal or cermets in semiconductor processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.4%
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
Import Tips
• Include process flow diagrams showing metal/cermet removal to support Chapter 84 classification
• Label as 'semiconductor crystal grower with grinding' to match statistical notes