Used Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A rebuilt machine tool used to grow monocrystalline silicon boules via the Czochralski method by precisely pulling and rotating a seed crystal from molten silicon. It falls under HTS 8461.90.60.40 as a used or rebuilt machine tool working by removing metal or cermets through grinding and shaping processes on crystal boules. This equipment prepares semiconductor material for wafer production.
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify rebuild certification and documentation proving the machine's refurbishment meets original specs to avoid reclassification as scrap
• Include detailed service history and test reports for US Customs to confirm 'used or rebuilt' status under statistical notes
• Ensure compliance with semiconductor equipment export controls from origin country