Crystal Grower Control Printed Circuit Board from Germany
Printed circuit assembly for regulating temperature and pull speed in Czochralski crystal growers used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. Classified under HTS 8473.30.1180 as a dedicated part for heading 8471 machines in semiconductor material growth. It interfaces sensors and actuators without CRT integration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.79.0125%Semiconductor articles as provided for in subdivisions (a) and (b) of U.S. note 39 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
• Submit engineering drawings showing sole compatibility with crystal growers to confirm 8471 classification
• Label packages clearly as 'semiconductor equipment parts' and avoid generic 'electronics' descriptions