Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A machine used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by slowly pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in the Czochralski method. It is essential for semiconductor wafer manufacturing as it creates the pure crystal ingots from which wafers are sliced. Classified under HTS 8479.79.00.00 as a machine having individual function not specified elsewhere for semiconductor material growth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify equipment meets semiconductor manufacturing statistical notes for correct classification; provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general lab apparatus under Chapter 90