Germanium Dioxide Hydrated (Germanic Acid) from China
Hydrated germanium dioxide, or germanic acid (H2GeO3), used in fiber optics and catalysts. It is an inorganic oxygen compound of a non-metal, chemically defined, and falls under this tariff item as an 'other inorganic acid'.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the hydration level and chemical formula, as germanium dioxide itself may be classified elsewhere
• Provide technical documentation to show it is germanic acid, not the oxide
• Check if the product is subject to export controls or special permits due to germanium content