Czochralski Crystal Puller from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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