Float Zone Crystal Grower from Canada
Equipment that uses radio frequency heating to melt a narrow zone of polycrystalline silicon rod, forming monocrystalline silicon via zone refining in a quartz (glass) envelope. Classified under HTS 8475.29.00.00 for hot working glass in semiconductor material production. Critical for high-purity wafers used in electronics.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document quartz envelope usage and RF heating specs; ensure statistical note compliance for semiconductor testing
• Avoid errors by distinguishing from metallurgical equipment