Float Zone Crystal Grower from China
Electromechanical apparatus employing the float zone method to produce high-purity monocrystalline silicon rods by melting and recrystallizing a polycrystalline rod using RF heating and motorized zone travel. Critical for semiconductor wafer production with self-contained motors for precise positioning. Falls under HTS 8479.89.65.00 as other semiconductor manufacturing equipment with electric motor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.3%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include process flow diagrams showing semiconductor end-use to support 8479 classification
• Label components separately if imported as kits to avoid set classification issues
• Check for EAR/ITAR restrictions on RF heating components used in crystal growth