Float Zone Crystal Grower from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12.8%
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
• 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