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Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan

Specialized sawing and cutting machine employing float zone method to produce high-purity silicon crystals for wafers, involving precise zone melting and cutting-off operations. Falls under HTS 8461.50.80 for semiconductor-specific cutting-off machines working by removing cermets or similar materials.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include process flow diagrams showing float zone melting and cutting sequences in import documentation

Label as semiconductor equipment to distinguish from general purpose zone refiners