Czochralski Crystal Puller Grinder

A precision grinding machine used to grind semiconductor crystal boules produced by Czochralski method to exact diameters for wafer slicing. It falls under HTS 8474.20.00 as a grinding machine for mineral substances like silicon crystals in solid form. Essential for semiconductor manufacturing to ensure conductivity and resistivity specifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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9017.20.70Same rate: 35%

If primarily for optical flatness testing/polishing

Equipment focused on final optical polishing and testing of wafers shifts to Chapter 90 drawbench instruments.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If imported as replacement grinding wheel parts

Parts of grinding machines are classified separately under 8486 if not whole machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine specs confirm grinding of solid mineral substances like silicon boules, not just polishing

Include technical datasheets proving semiconductor application to avoid reclassification to Chapter 90

Ensure EPA compliance for dust emission controls in mineral processing equipment

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