Float Zone Crystal Grower

Equipment employing the float zone method to produce high-purity monocrystalline semiconductor boules without a crucible, ideal for silicon and gallium arsenide. Classified in HTS 8479.89.95 as other semiconductor manufacturing machines per statistical notes on crystal growers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If for non-semiconductor material processing

Excludes semiconductor-specific boule production covered in statistical notes.

8479.89.65Lower: 20.3% vs 37.5%

If categorized under semiconductor testing apparatus

Certain testing equipment for devices moves to other subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include process flow diagrams in documentation to confirm semiconductor-specific use; watch for anti-dumping duties on high-precision imports

β€’ Pitfall: mislabeling as general lab equipment