Graphite Plain Shaft Bearing for Crystal Puller

A self-lubricating graphite plain shaft bearing without housing, used in Czochralski crystal pullers to support rotating shafts during monocrystalline silicon boule growth for semiconductor wafers. Classified under HTS 8483.30.8090 for its role as a plain shaft bearing in high-temperature semiconductor processing equipment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+35.0%39.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8486.40.00Lower: 25% vs 39.5%

If imported as replacement part for semiconductor machinery

Machines/parts for semiconductor manufacture have specific provisions in 8486.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 39.5%

If predominantly of carbon/graphite without machined bearing features

Unmachined graphite articles fall under Chapter 68 for other articles of stone/graphite.

6903.90.00Lower: 35% vs 39.5%

If high-temperature refractory graphite form

Refractory ceramics including graphite shift to Chapter 69 if not primarily a bearing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide thermal tolerance specs and end-use statements for semiconductor crystal growth to support plain bearing classification

Ensure no housing attachment; loose import risks reclassification as housed bearings under 8483.30.30

Declare graphite purity levels to avoid chemical product headings in Chapter 38

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