Rebuilt Float Zone Crystal Grower from Germany
A used float zone furnace rebuilt for producing high-purity silicon crystals by zone melting without a crucible. Classified in HTS 8463.90.0040 as other used machine tools for metalworking without material removal, applied to semiconductor crystal processing. Ideal for defect-free boule production.
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
• Obtain affidavits confirming rebuild status and operational testing post-rebuild
• Declare exact semiconductor processing capabilities to prevent misclassification
• Check for hazardous material residues from prior silicon processing