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
9903.05.3910%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 semiconductor end-use; ensure compliance with export control docs for high-tech gear
• Pitfall: mislabeling as general lab equipment triggers higher duties