Float Zone Crystal Grower RF Coil from China
Radio frequency induction coil used in float zone furnaces for producing high-purity silicon crystals from polycrystalline rods, specific to 8472.90.50 machines. It generates the molten zone for zone refining without crucibles. Classified in HTS 8473.40.41.00 for semiconductor processing equipment parts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing coil dimensions matched to float zone chamber geometry
• Certify RF frequency specs (typically 300-500kHz) exclusive to semiconductor crystal growth
• Avoid misclassification by documenting exclusion of crucible-based Czochralski systems