Czochralski Crystal Puller from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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