Czochralski Crystal Puller Spindle Assembly from China
This precision-engineered spindle assembly is a critical part of Czochralski crystal pullers used to grow monocrystalline silicon boules for semiconductor wafers. It falls under HTS 8479.90.95.65 as a part of machines for treating metal, specifically semiconductor manufacturing equipment that processes high-purity metal like silicon.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the part is specifically for semiconductor crystal growers and provide manufacturer specs linking to Czochralski process
• Include detailed technical drawings showing compatibility with wafer manufacturing equipment to avoid misclassification
• Ensure documentation proves the machine's primary function is treating semiconductor metals like silicon