Titanium Needle Valve for Float Zone Crystal Pullers from Japan
Precision hand-operated titanium needle valve for inert gas control in float zone crystal growers producing monocrystalline semiconductor boules. Falls under 8481.90.5000 as titanium qualifies as 'other materials' for semiconductor processing valves.
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
• Certify titanium grade (e.g
• Grade 2) for ultra-high purity gas handling
• Attach process flow diagrams showing integration in crystal puller systems