Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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