Float Zone Crystal Grower from Germany
Machine employing float zone method with mixing and stirring mechanisms to purify and grow semiconductor boules by melting a narrow zone of polycrystalline rod via RF heating while translating. Classified under HTS 8479.82.0040 for its kneading/stirring role in zone refinement for ultra-pure silicon wafers. Essential for producing defect-free crystals used in high-performance chips.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide float zone process diagrams showing stirring mechanism to distinguish from simple melting equipment
• Ensure RF coil specifications meet semiconductor material purity standards to prevent Chapter 85 reclassification