Czochralski Crystal Puller from China
A specialized mixing and stirring machine used in semiconductor manufacturing to grow monocrystalline silicon boules via the Czochralski method, where a seed crystal is dipped into molten silicon and slowly pulled while rotating to form pure crystals. It falls under HTS 8479.82.0040 as a stirring machine for high-precision material processing in wafer production. The continuous stirring of the melt ensures uniform crystal growth essential for semiconductor wafers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Verify equipment qualifies under semiconductor statistical notes with detailed process documentation to avoid reclassification
• Include technical specs confirming Czochralski method use and compliance with export controls for high-purity silicon processing