Czochralski Crystal Puller from Japan
A machine used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by slowly pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in the Czochralski process. It falls under HTS 8471.90.00.00 as specialized semiconductor manufacturing equipment for growing semiconductor materials, classified as a data processing machine not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates to confirm semiconductor manufacturing application
• Ensure compliance with export control regulations like Wassenaar Arrangement for high-tech equipment