Float Zone Crystal Grower Chamber from Germany
A vacuum chamber component for float zone method to produce high-purity silicon crystals from polycrystalline rods. Designed principally for semiconductor boule manufacturing machines under heading 8471. Classified in HTS 8473.30.51.00 as it excludes CRT and is a dedicated accessory.
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
• Include process flow diagrams showing integration with 8471 machines to support classification
• Label clearly as semiconductor-specific to prevent misclassification as general vacuum equipment