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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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