Float Zone Crystal Grower from Germany
Specialized apparatus employing the float zone method to purify and grow monocrystalline semiconductor boules without a crucible. Falls under HTS 8466.30.60 as other special attachments for machines used principally in semiconductor wafer preparation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include process flow diagrams showing integration with heading 8461-8465 machines
• Label as 'semiconductor crystal growth equipment' to prevent reclassification as laboratory apparatus