Float Zone Crystal Grower from China
Float zone equipment employs a narrow molten zone to purify and grow high-purity silicon crystals from polycrystalline rods, avoiding crucible contamination. Classified in HTS 8474.80.0015 for its role in shaping solid mineral semiconductor materials into precise crystal forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include process flow diagrams showing mineral substance agglomeration/shaping functions
• Ensure compliance with semiconductor statistical notes by specifying material compatibility (e.g
• silicon, gallium arsenide)