Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan
Equipment employing the float zone method to produce extremely pure monocrystalline semiconductor boules without a crucible. Classified under HTS 8471.90.00.00 as part of wafer manufacturing apparatus for semiconductor material growth.
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
• Include material safety data sheets for polysilicon feed rods and RF heating components
• Verify vacuum chamber certifications meet semiconductor cleanroom standards
• Avoid delays by pre-submitting equipment blueprints to customs for binding ruling