Czochralski Crystal Puller from Germany
A machine used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by slowly pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in the Czochralski process. It falls under HTS 8479.82.0080 as specialized grinding and processing equipment for semiconductor wafer manufacturing not classified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify equipment qualifies under semiconductor statistical notes with technical specs and end-use certification
• Include detailed process descriptions in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as general industrial grinders