Float Zone Crystal Grower from Canada
Float zone apparatus for producing monocrystalline semiconductor boules using zone melting without a crucible, ideal for high-purity silicon and gallium arsenide. It features RF heating coils for localized melting zones. Falls under HTS 8468.80.5000 due to its specialized high-temperature processing for semiconductor materials.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include process flow diagrams showing semiconductor end-use; ensure compliance with export control docs for high-tech gear
• Pitfall: mislabeling as general lab equipment triggers higher duties