Czochralski Crystal Puller from Japan
A Czochralski crystal puller is used to produce extremely pure monocrystalline semiconductor boules from silicon or gallium arsenide melts, from which wafers are sliced. It falls under HTS 8479.90.95.96 as a part of semiconductor manufacturing equipment for crystal growth, classified as other machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
• Verify equipment qualifies under statistical note for semiconductor crystal growth to ensure correct classification
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use certificates to avoid misclassification as general machinery