Czochralski Crystal Puller Furnace from Mexico
A high-temperature furnace used in the Czochralski method to grow monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. This part is suitable solely for machines of heading 8471 used in semiconductor manufacturing. It falls under HTS 8473.30.51.00 as a specialized accessory for crystal growing equipment.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify equipment is exclusively for semiconductor crystal growth to avoid reclassification under general machinery parts
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates to confirm sole use with heading 8471 machines