Float Zone Crystal Grower from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include process flow diagrams in documentation to confirm semiconductor-specific use; watch for anti-dumping duties on high-precision imports
• Pitfall: mislabeling as general lab equipment