Czochralski Crystal Puller from Germany
A Czochralski method machine used to grow monocrystalline silicon boules from molten semiconductor material by precisely pulling and rotating a seed crystal. It falls under HTS 8474.80.0015 as machinery for shaping or molding mineral substances in solid form, specifically for processing semiconductor crystal growth classified as a mineral product.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify equipment qualifies under statistical note for semiconductor wafer manufacturing to ensure correct classification
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certification to avoid misclassification as general industrial machinery