Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A machine used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in the Czochralski process. It is classified under HTS 8466.30.60 as a special attachment for semiconductor manufacturing machines in headings 8456-8465, specifically for crystal growth in wafer production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify classification with CBP rulings for semiconductor-specific equipment to avoid misclassification as general machinery
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates proving sole use in wafer manufacturing processes