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 method. It is classified under HTS 8479.89.95.99 as semiconductor manufacturing equipment for growing semiconductor materials, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 84. Essential for wafer production in semiconductor fabrication.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
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