Float Zone Crystal Grower from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

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

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