Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A Czochralski crystal puller is used to grow monocrystalline silicon boules from molten semiconductor material by slowly pulling a seed crystal. It falls under HTS 8474.80.0080 as machinery for processing semiconductor materials, classified as grinding or other mineral substance processing equipment in solid form. This equipment is essential for wafer manufacturing in semiconductor production.
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
• Verify equipment qualifies under statistical notes for semiconductor manufacturing to avoid misclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates proving semiconductor application