Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A machine tool used in semiconductor manufacturing to grow monocrystalline silicon boules by pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon using the Czochralski method. It removes excess material through precise cutting and grinding processes to achieve required dimensions, classified under HTS 8461.50.80 as a sawing or cutting-off machine for semiconductor wafer production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.9%
Rate breakdown
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)
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 processing to ensure correct classification
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as general metalworking machinery