Czochralski Crystal Puller from Japan
A machine used to produce monocrystalline silicon boules by pulling a seed crystal from molten silicon in the Czochralski process, essential for semiconductor wafer manufacturing. It features a self-contained electric motor for precise control of rotation and pulling mechanisms. Classified under HTS 8479.89.65.00 as an electromechanical appliance with self-contained electric motor for semiconductor processing not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify equipment qualifies under statistical note for semiconductor manufacturing to avoid misclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates for Customs valuation and duty exemptions
• Ensure compliance with export controls on high-tech crystal growth apparatus from origin countries